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as in cured
to restore to a healthy condition
a low-fat vegetarian diet, moderate exercise, and stress management help heal a diseased heart heal the sick
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as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
most of the soldiers could go home while they were still healing from their wounds
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as in alleviated
to bring about recovery from
time heals all wounds, even those of the heart
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Recent Examples of healed
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Some of his patients receiving these therapies have improved to the point where urine tests show no protein, indicating that blood vessels in the kidneys have healed.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
The once-stray kitten is now preparing for adoption, her body healed and her personality thriving in foster care.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
But while his body has healed, the memories remain close.
—Doug Dunbar, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Many of the wounds opened by last year’s bitter inter-chamber clashes never fully healed, said Gaetz, a 78-year-old Panhandle Republican and former Senate president with two decades of experience in the Legislature.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
One specimen examined by Brochu’s team displayed multiple, partially healed jaw injuries indicative of a brawl with a fellow ambush predator.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Their serenity is about to be broken by the arrival of the new PE teacher who is haunted by his past and determined to uncover the secret of how all of the townspeople are healed weekly by the touch of a 15-year-old boy with special powers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Lloyd had multiple blunt force injuries and bruises to her head, neck, torso, arms and legs that were healed at different levels, including fractures in her ribs and left upper jaw, an autopsy report said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Curry has been recovering from runner’s knee, which can only be healed through rest, and is set to be re-evaluated by the Warriors on Saturday.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Some of his patients receiving these therapies have improved to the point where urine tests show no protein, indicating that blood vessels in the kidneys have healed.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
The once-stray kitten is now preparing for adoption, her body healed and her personality thriving in foster care.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
But while his body has healed, the memories remain close.
—Doug Dunbar, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Many of the wounds opened by last year’s bitter inter-chamber clashes never fully healed, said Gaetz, a 78-year-old Panhandle Republican and former Senate president with two decades of experience in the Legislature.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
One specimen examined by Brochu’s team displayed multiple, partially healed jaw injuries indicative of a brawl with a fellow ambush predator.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Their serenity is about to be broken by the arrival of the new PE teacher who is haunted by his past and determined to uncover the secret of how all of the townspeople are healed weekly by the touch of a 15-year-old boy with special powers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Lloyd had multiple blunt force injuries and bruises to her head, neck, torso, arms and legs that were healed at different levels, including fractures in her ribs and left upper jaw, an autopsy report said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healed
Adjective
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To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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At a news conference afterward, Lemley displayed her repaired medal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cancers found early are far more likely to be cured, and there is good evidence that the same scan can uncover cardiovascular risk that’s worth knowing about.—
Peter Gunderman,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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After a press conference last fall, where federal health officials touted a new treatment for autism, Balantrapu found a new reason to hope her son's condition could be cured.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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That elderly resident also recovered from his injuries.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The idea that snoring could be alleviated with exercise was news to me.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Their immediate need for left tackle help can be partially alleviated by re-signing swing tackle Yosh Nijman in free agency, but that move would be more of a band-aid than a protective shield.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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But over the years, the two mended fences.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Stuart, the judge, questioned whether Davis can be rehabilitated.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Don't miss the museum's architectural treasures, which include a fully reconstructed Japanese teahouse and a medieval cloister.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Once your film already has the demonstrable artifice of re-enactments, why bother with the faux authenticity of reconstructed narration?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Here are some things that need to be fixed — and fast.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the income generated by those assets also remains relatively fixed.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Healed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healed. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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