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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
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The woman, who doctors said had a low chance of survival, was said to have healed miraculously after praying for Acutis to intercede, according to Vatican News.
—Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The nation will not be healed by restaurant signage, and social media wins count for almost nothing in the grand scheme of things.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The Royals initially shut down Ragans for four weeks as the injury healed.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Carlo’s first miracle took place after a Brazilian boy was healed in 2020 after his mother prayed in the late teen’s name, according to CNN.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But reputational scars are not easily healed.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Counsell said that despite not getting any imaging done since the middle of June, Tucker is presently healthy and fully healed.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The fracture is fully healed, says everyone involved in the situation.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Carlo's first miracle was recorded in 2020, when a Brazilian boy was healed after his mother prayed in his name, according to CNN.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The woman, who doctors said had a low chance of survival, was said to have healed miraculously after praying for Acutis to intercede, according to Vatican News.
—Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The nation will not be healed by restaurant signage, and social media wins count for almost nothing in the grand scheme of things.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The Royals initially shut down Ragans for four weeks as the injury healed.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Carlo’s first miracle took place after a Brazilian boy was healed in 2020 after his mother prayed in the late teen’s name, according to CNN.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But reputational scars are not easily healed.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Counsell said that despite not getting any imaging done since the middle of June, Tucker is presently healthy and fully healed.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The fracture is fully healed, says everyone involved in the situation.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healed
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In their assessments, desegregation and the passage of time have cured all of America’s racial ills.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the condition cannot currently be cured, treatment can often help manage it, especially when right for the individual.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bryon Nelson fumbled and Lenell Lawrence recovered for the Farmers at the 24-yard line.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Suspect had trove of weapons Authorities conducted a search of the home where Leon lives and recovered about 20 firearms, including a handful of AR-style rifles, shotguns and medium-caliber pistols, according to the criminal complaint.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Others raised more legitimate concerns about affordability, rising rents and property taxes — concerns that could be alleviated by increasing our housing supply.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The drug also alleviated inflammation and joint damage in a rheumatoid arthritis model.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Little French Key rehabilitated the animals and provided them healthy diets, veterinary care and enrichment.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The upshot is that France’s fiscal mess is unlikely to be fixed anytime soon.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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This composition positions the blood moon atop Tokyo's famous Skytree tower in Japan, giving the impression that the lunar disk is a red orb fixed to the top of a metal staff.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prospective buyers will be relieved to hear that some amenities have been restored to their original condition.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four days later, Chertoff relieved Michael Brown and directed Admiral Allen to lead the relief effort.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The reconstructed Greek Orthodox cathedral is near the top of the island and boasts great views of the sea below.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Healed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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