as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the long period of healing following the operation
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
the native peoples of South America recognized the healing powers of the dried bark of the cinchona tree, formerly used as a specific in malaria
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as in rehabilitating
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 recovering
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 curing
to bring about recovery from
time heals all wounds, even those of the heart
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Recent Examples of healing
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But like our cover stars and new parents, Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, have proven, healing and joy can emerge even after challenging circumstances.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
In a time when Indigenous communities are fighting to preserve their culture and challenge stereotypes, Tiger shines a light on the importance of art as both a form of resistance and healing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
For Houghton, healing often comes in tangible form.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Angel’s Truth & Tranquilitea Party brings everyone back together for what should be a healing moment.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Hagar’s Sisters is a ministry that specializes in supporting Christian women in abusive relationships, offering spiritual and practical guidance toward safety and healing.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Real progress in the region, real justice and stability, will require healing, constancy, imagination, and endurance—day after day, year after year, long past any one Administration.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Rubin agreed, emphasizing the importance of emotional healing as well.
—Ashlyn Messier, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
While political violence decreased, his heavy-handed rule papered over France’s wounds without healing them.
—Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Regardless, with episode seven, Marie finally has her sister back and the two seem to be healing.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Ginger is also valued for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
The challenge was to portray a journey of love, loss, grief, and healing through choreography and without dialogue.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
From frustrating sick days to healing family time and back to the ballroom, see Jen preparing to take on the Viennese Waltz below!
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The genealogy session is one of the most healing parts of the program, Harris said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Use the cosmic energy to your advantage by healing and transforming dynamics.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
And the frequency of their purring, according to some, can promote healing and bone growth.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But like our cover stars and new parents, Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, have proven, healing and joy can emerge even after challenging circumstances.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
In a time when Indigenous communities are fighting to preserve their culture and challenge stereotypes, Tiger shines a light on the importance of art as both a form of resistance and healing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
For Houghton, healing often comes in tangible form.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Angel’s Truth & Tranquilitea Party brings everyone back together for what should be a healing moment.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Hagar’s Sisters is a ministry that specializes in supporting Christian women in abusive relationships, offering spiritual and practical guidance toward safety and healing.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Real progress in the region, real justice and stability, will require healing, constancy, imagination, and endurance—day after day, year after year, long past any one Administration.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Rubin agreed, emphasizing the importance of emotional healing as well.
—Ashlyn Messier, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fortunately, the feline is healing incredibly well, and the vet even gave her some adorable pink ears made of wool.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
While political violence decreased, his heavy-handed rule papered over France’s wounds without healing them.
—Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Regardless, with episode seven, Marie finally has her sister back and the two seem to be healing.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Ginger is also valued for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
The challenge was to portray a journey of love, loss, grief, and healing through choreography and without dialogue.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
From frustrating sick days to healing family time and back to the ballroom, see Jen preparing to take on the Viennese Waltz below!
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The genealogy session is one of the most healing parts of the program, Harris said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Use the cosmic energy to your advantage by healing and transforming dynamics.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
Noun
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The National Guard was deployed to assist in emergency response and recovery efforts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Its congregation, filled with influential regional leaders, are praying for her recovery, Hughes said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The family’s wealth dates back to George Garvin Brown, who launched Brown-Forman in Louisville as a medicinal whiskey company in 1870.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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It was said that vilas especially loved to bathe in the medicinal waters of the high glacial lake Hridsko Jezero (Crag Lake) also called Liqeni i Zanave (Fairy Lake), hidden under steep cliffs at 6,400 feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Community members at the time cried and mourned as their hopes of rehabilitating and reopening the historic structure were reduced to ashes.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Blackwell and his team got to work rehabilitating the declining species native to Mexico.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her Liberal Democratic Party is still recovering from corruption scandals, and her performance abroad could shape both her political future and her party’s recovery.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Winger Bertrand Traore did his fair share of defensive work, shutting down space in the right channel, and Trai Hume was industrious in pushing up to aid attacks and recovering to avoid being exploited on the counter.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remove the Soil Don’t wash potatoes after harvesting, as extra moisture slows down the curing process and makes potatoes spoil faster in storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Preparation includes washing and drying the nuts, and curing them so the nuts are ready to crack and eat.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the time, Louisville didn’t have a rehabilitation center, and so the heiress traveled to New York to receive care at The Rusk Institute.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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After 57 days in the hospital that included rehabilitation and the left half of her skull being removed to treat the swelling in her brain, Sophia Forchas was escorted through the streets of the city, a video posted by Mayor Jacob Frey on social media Thursday showed.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the ensuing years, as part of her own therapeutic journey toward peace (and even love again), Wilkins says she’s learned an important lesson.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s a way of fixing those problems!—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Just last month, the NCAA announced it, too, was knee deep in a game-fixing investigation.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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