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
Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
These thermal baths in Palm Springs, stewarded by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for more than five millennia and long considered a portal to the spiritual underworld and a place of healing, welcomed my paralyzed body.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Mikayla needs time away from Jace to focus on her own healing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Affinity's healing tool requires you to select a source area to replace a blemish or unwanted object.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Coming off the muddled, troubling end to the regular season, with two of their best wins, and their two worst losses within the last handful of games, the UConn men needed a play to start the healing process.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Borders was an artist and associate therapist who believed in the healing power of creative expression, according to an online biography shared by their workplace.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The stress of displacement can slow the healing process and strain an entire household.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
In 1895, Tufts hired Frederick Law Olmsted, the same landscape architect behind New York City’s Central Park, to draft his vision for a healing space in the South.
—Caleb Silver, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
New resources coming in and healing old issues are both possible, but wait until tomorrow or after to pour out your heart.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
And healing their mental health might be far more than a parent is equipped to handle, which might mean reaching out to mental health experts for therapy or other resources.
—Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Should healing not come, Christian doctrine asserts that the mortal body’s demise is not the end of consciousness.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the budgie, a type of parakeet, is healing while in the care of Teri Grendzinski.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Becoming a mother was healing in more ways than one.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
In Search of the American Wilderness, a lyrical memoir about his experiences observing the cyclical nature of grizzly bears, while healing from the trauma of fighting in the Vietnam War.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Tucked away in a lush valley, the town is famed for fresh, clean air and healing hot springs.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Solorio's cousin said the two children face a long road ahead and funds raised from selling homemade meals will go toward their healing.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
These thermal baths in Palm Springs, stewarded by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for more than five millennia and long considered a portal to the spiritual underworld and a place of healing, welcomed my paralyzed body.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Mikayla needs time away from Jace to focus on her own healing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Affinity's healing tool requires you to select a source area to replace a blemish or unwanted object.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Coming off the muddled, troubling end to the regular season, with two of their best wins, and their two worst losses within the last handful of games, the UConn men needed a play to start the healing process.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Borders was an artist and associate therapist who believed in the healing power of creative expression, according to an online biography shared by their workplace.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The stress of displacement can slow the healing process and strain an entire household.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
In 1895, Tufts hired Frederick Law Olmsted, the same landscape architect behind New York City’s Central Park, to draft his vision for a healing space in the South.
—Caleb Silver, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
As Toney said, LongevityRx’s specialty is pain management, in reversing disease and healing the body.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
New resources coming in and healing old issues are both possible, but wait until tomorrow or after to pour out your heart.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
And healing their mental health might be far more than a parent is equipped to handle, which might mean reaching out to mental health experts for therapy or other resources.
—Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Should healing not come, Christian doctrine asserts that the mortal body’s demise is not the end of consciousness.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the budgie, a type of parakeet, is healing while in the care of Teri Grendzinski.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Becoming a mother was healing in more ways than one.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
In Search of the American Wilderness, a lyrical memoir about his experiences observing the cyclical nature of grizzly bears, while healing from the trauma of fighting in the Vietnam War.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Tucked away in a lush valley, the town is famed for fresh, clean air and healing hot springs.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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Against a backdrop of cautious recovery in China’s luxury market, Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW) has unveiled its provisional Fall/Winter 2026 schedule.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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His extensive background includes strategic planning, cybersecurity governance, infrastructure management, data security, disaster recovery, and operational oversight, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca showcases the area’s rich biodiversity by featuring hundreds of plants found only in Oaxaca, including giant cacti, agaves, medicinal plants, and wildflowers.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The tone of the instructions and accompanying advice ranges from the plausibly medicinal to the frankly magical.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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When an older house has been lived in for a few years, the home could be in a condition that isn’t worth rehabilitating or its sellers might not want to deal with the housing market, instead opting to pass the site on to a developer, Vaughn said.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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During that game, Davies tore his ACL and spent the majority of 2025 recovering.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Victor transplants Hans’ brain into Christina’s body, curing her paralysis but giving her amnesia.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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These drips are positioned as a fast-track solution for everything from curing hangovers and boosting energy to improving skin clarity and strengthening the immune system.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After being rescued from the beach, the turtle was rushed to the Houston Zoo, evaluated by veterinary partners, then transferred to a rehabilitation hospital for ongoing treatment.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Diversion programs generally lead to charges being dismissed if defendants complete treatment or rehabilitation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your 8th House of Intimacy and your 12th House of Secrets can benefit from this supportive trine between the nurturing Moon and therapeutic Chiron.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Many Vietnam veterans find the journey back therapeutic.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Home warranty Owning a home can come with a myriad of unexpected expenses, from fixing a leak to replacing your furnace.—
Kelsey Neubauer,Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Because landlords are using our rent money to line their pockets instead of fixing our buildings.—
Sumathy Kumar,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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