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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
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Every mother who has sacrificed, healed, protected, cried, laughed, and loved with her whole heart.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Boone said that Giancarlo Stanton was scheduled to undergo tests on Monday to evaluate how much he’s healed since hurting his calf on April 24 in Houston.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The massacre of their ancestors, Bissonette says, is a wound that has never fully healed.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Generally, a fracture does not need to be 100% healed before a player returns to action.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
He also probably is not healed all the way.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The years have not healed Don Ryce‘s pain, only prolonged it.
—Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
In some places, the scars haven’t healed.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
His right hind leg healed, but then the disease went after both his front hooves.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Every mother who has sacrificed, healed, protected, cried, laughed, and loved with her whole heart.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Boone said that Giancarlo Stanton was scheduled to undergo tests on Monday to evaluate how much he’s healed since hurting his calf on April 24 in Houston.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The massacre of their ancestors, Bissonette says, is a wound that has never fully healed.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Generally, a fracture does not need to be 100% healed before a player returns to action.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
He also probably is not healed all the way.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The years have not healed Don Ryce‘s pain, only prolonged it.
—Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
In some places, the scars haven’t healed.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healed
Adjective
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Also, in a game that requires the quick twitch of athleticism, Kobe Bryant, post-surgically repaired Achilles, never looked the same while languishing on a Lakers team that never won more than 27 games in his final three years.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The Niners are pushing their chips to the center of the table and betting their entire 2026 season on the repaired Achilles tendon of a 32-year-old.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deli meats are cured with salt to preserve them and extend their shelf life.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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South Africa couldn’t revoke the payout because the underlying disease — an economy that has hardly grown for more than a decade alongside unemployment at more than 30% — was never cured.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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His two children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were also recovered in Mexico, authorities said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Kevin Brosseau says the US-Canada effort has alleviated the fentanyl crisis but that nitazenes and others pose a threat.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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But over the years, the two mended fences.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Visitors can wander the fort’s exterior grounds and step inside to explore reconstructed living quarters.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The West Loop building, first completed in 1966 and now called The Bell, includes reconstructed offices, a health club with a cold plunge, several tenant lounges and bars, pickleball courts, a rooftop deck and Solette, a ground-floor casual restaurant.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His hands were at ten and two, his face fixed, staring straight ahead.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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When Mercury meets Uranus, a surprising option could make the road feel less fixed.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Healed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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