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
Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
According to Botwin, cancer survivors she’s worked with have dealt with emotional challenges that affect their healing process, including depression and survivor’s guilt.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Last weekend the center hosted a day of healing, with activities for children and support from mental health professionals and religious leaders.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Ceramides, cholesterol, and essential fatty acids aid in restoring the barrier while calming inflammation, supporting healing, and strengthening the skin barrier, without being as heavy or occlusive.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The cat purr has the strongest primary research of any everyday healing sound.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Those dominant frequencies sit at exactly the ranges used in clinical vibration therapy to promote bone growth and accelerate fracture healing.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Sold Out on You’s healing ending Many healing dramas have a rural community as a setting, and Sold Out on You is no different.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
In a candid conversation with PEOPLE for the release of his sixth studio album, Ain't Dead Yet, Walker unpacks how the project, by happenstance, ended up charting a roadmap through his individual life struggles, stage 3B colon cancer diagnosis and eventual healing, inside and out.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Tazheen Nizam, executive director of the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, said the pain might last forever, even as healing beings.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
An accomplished singer-songwriter, her latest album Only Smoke chronicled her experience of healing through heartbreak.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sold Out on You’s healing ending Many healing dramas have a rural community as a setting, and Sold Out on You is no different.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
The caseworker took Daevon to the hospital, where staff confirmed that the burn had been treated and was healing.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
The design weaves the histories of Judge and Fells through the symbolic imagery of healing plants found along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, where their fates intertwine.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Goddess Retreats runs a women-only villa retreat in Seminyak, Bali, that pairs yoga, spa treatments and healing ceremonies with shopping, café visits and cultural exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Goddess Retreats in Seminyak, Bali leans into healing ceremonies, spa treatments and poolside lounging, with café stops and shopping built in.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Noun
Participants described a strong demand for stories rooted in care, emotional safety, dignity, joy, support, healing, stability, and full humanity.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
According to Botwin, cancer survivors she’s worked with have dealt with emotional challenges that affect their healing process, including depression and survivor’s guilt.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Last weekend the center hosted a day of healing, with activities for children and support from mental health professionals and religious leaders.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Ceramides, cholesterol, and essential fatty acids aid in restoring the barrier while calming inflammation, supporting healing, and strengthening the skin barrier, without being as heavy or occlusive.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The cat purr has the strongest primary research of any everyday healing sound.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Those dominant frequencies sit at exactly the ranges used in clinical vibration therapy to promote bone growth and accelerate fracture healing.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Sold Out on You’s healing ending Many healing dramas have a rural community as a setting, and Sold Out on You is no different.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
In a candid conversation with PEOPLE for the release of his sixth studio album, Ain't Dead Yet, Walker unpacks how the project, by happenstance, ended up charting a roadmap through his individual life struggles, stage 3B colon cancer diagnosis and eventual healing, inside and out.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
They were encouraged to purchase pricey gemstones from him that were supposedly imbued with healing powers.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Tazheen Nizam, executive director of the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, said the pain might last forever, even as healing beings.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
An accomplished singer-songwriter, her latest album Only Smoke chronicled her experience of healing through heartbreak.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sold Out on You’s healing ending Many healing dramas have a rural community as a setting, and Sold Out on You is no different.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
The caseworker took Daevon to the hospital, where staff confirmed that the burn had been treated and was healing.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
The design weaves the histories of Judge and Fells through the symbolic imagery of healing plants found along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, where their fates intertwine.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Goddess Retreats runs a women-only villa retreat in Seminyak, Bali, that pairs yoga, spa treatments and healing ceremonies with shopping, café visits and cultural exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Goddess Retreats in Seminyak, Bali leans into healing ceremonies, spa treatments and poolside lounging, with café stops and shopping built in.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The method focuses on recovering these additional resources in shale and other tight reservoirs that have already produced hydrocarbons through hydraulic fracturing in primary recovery operations but still contain large amounts of oil and gas trapped within rocks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The farm specializes in gourmet and medicinal fungi, such as oyster, lion's mane, and native Danish coral tooth mushrooms.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The construction is part of Caltrans’ $280 million Yolo 80 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which includes adding bus and carpool lanes, improving pedestrian crossings, upgrading guardrails and barriers, replacing overhead signs, installing fiber-optic cable and rehabilitating ramps.—
Velvet Wu
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Right tackle Austin Jackson, who also didn’t participate in OTAs last week, is rehabilitating from offseason foot surgery, Hafley said.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Tatum had been sidelined for 298 days recovering the injury that happened during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2025.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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San José families are already facing a high cost of living, and small businesses are still recovering from economic challenges.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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After curing, clip the garlic leaves off hardneck garlic varieties and store the bulbs in mesh bags, or twist softneck garlic leaves into braids for hanging.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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Covey said the team is hoping the void space at the top of the tank will absorb the overpressure from the curing process, preventing an explosion.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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After LaBeouf was charged in February, a judge ordered him to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One that excels at warehousing people in jails and prisons, but fails at true healing and rehabilitation, so people come home as better neighbors.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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These regulations should ensure that any platform capable of forming a persuasive bond with a user is subject to similar safety oversight as a licensed therapeutic service.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Health workers say the sessions are designed as therapeutic interventions for living with anxiety, depression, autism, schizophrenia or other conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Otherwise, tenants would be allowed to withhold up to 50% of their rent or $500, whichever is greater, and put the money toward replacing the broken appliance or fixing whatever needs to be remedied.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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For the last eight months, The Athletic has been investigating the threat of fixing to the integrity of sport.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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