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
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, the physical energy my body was diverting toward healing was not impacting my mental energy.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The injuries also didn’t appear to be fatal because signs of healing, and even evidence of a second injury, were visible.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Her approach to design, stitched with imperfection and forgiveness, mirrors her life’s arc from hardship to healing.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
According to Weil, acute inflammation is a natural, protective response to injury or infection and is an important part of healing.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Prepping for this show has been somewhat of a healing experience.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
When the immune system ages, immune cells become less able to perform crucial functions like fighting infection, destroying cancer cells and healing wounds, according to Rhodes, who is also the CEO and co-founder of Mimio Health in San Francisco.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
True healing asks for patience.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
However, Campbell said the irritation is healing more slowly than the team hoped.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Also included are essays that focus on Pueblo history, culture, the impact of colonization on the diet and the healing powers of food.
—Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Cass agrees to babysit their work crush Kalli’s (Louisa Krause) 11-year old daughter Ari (Ridley Asha Bateman), but when Kalli fails to return, memories of Cass’ own difficult childhood begin to resurface, sending them on a healing journey with Ari.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The company moved a factory to Hot Springs in 1944 when Spencer found out about the healing thermal baths.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
Cope said that moment marked the start of her personal education and healing journey — one focused on understanding her identity and heritage.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The humble henna plant, famed for its vibrant dye, could hold the key to healing scarred livers.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The fresh air of the countryside was healing.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
This is another young adult novel in verse that comments on the healing nature of poetry!
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, the physical energy my body was diverting toward healing was not impacting my mental energy.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The injuries also didn’t appear to be fatal because signs of healing, and even evidence of a second injury, were visible.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Her approach to design, stitched with imperfection and forgiveness, mirrors her life’s arc from hardship to healing.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
According to Weil, acute inflammation is a natural, protective response to injury or infection and is an important part of healing.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Prepping for this show has been somewhat of a healing experience.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
When the immune system ages, immune cells become less able to perform crucial functions like fighting infection, destroying cancer cells and healing wounds, according to Rhodes, who is also the CEO and co-founder of Mimio Health in San Francisco.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
True healing asks for patience.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ariana Grande has been open about the fact that portraying Glinda in the Wicked films has been healing for her as an artist.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
However, Campbell said the irritation is healing more slowly than the team hoped.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Also included are essays that focus on Pueblo history, culture, the impact of colonization on the diet and the healing powers of food.
—Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Cass agrees to babysit their work crush Kalli’s (Louisa Krause) 11-year old daughter Ari (Ridley Asha Bateman), but when Kalli fails to return, memories of Cass’ own difficult childhood begin to resurface, sending them on a healing journey with Ari.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The company moved a factory to Hot Springs in 1944 when Spencer found out about the healing thermal baths.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
Cope said that moment marked the start of her personal education and healing journey — one focused on understanding her identity and heritage.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The humble henna plant, famed for its vibrant dye, could hold the key to healing scarred livers.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The fresh air of the countryside was healing.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
Noun
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city has been working to restore and reopen the park and its buildings since the floods and received a $1 million donation from the Tosa Foundation to aid in recovery efforts.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the Yucca Plant Quilt Block in Martin County is located on a historic site and features a medicinal plant used by the Tuscarora Indians.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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This four-star hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fondue restaurant with panoramic views, a wine cellar, and a nearly 13,000-square-foot spa that offers treatments using medicinal mountain herbs.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Iasiello, a licensed real estate broker, exhaustively and cheerfully documents his work buying, rehabilitating and flipping these homes, providing daily video diaries of the work and line item breakdowns of the entire cost — and profit — associated with some of his projects.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, those on the front lines of rescuing and rehabilitating animals at care centers are concerned that the current furloughs and the possibility of job cuts could result in less support for struggling ocean creatures.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Advances in biotech help keep America healthy by preventing, treating and curing disease.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The trauma of last weekend will require patient rehabilitation and mental care.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The project includes the rehabilitation or replacement of 12 interchanges and 26 bridges.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The United States had played a central role in developing and manufacturing the formula for therapeutic supplements.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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The obvious one is allowing a little bit of scientific tampering for therapeutic, but not cosmetic, reasons.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What's more, tree species that live with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which give them abundant nitrogen, generally do not turn red.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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