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
Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The union even organized racial healing circles to bring together pre- and post-storm educators.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The bones showed no signs of healing, suggesting the animals died while the disease was still active, likely as a result of the infection.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
At stations five and eight, Rita Tupe, an older woman with tattoos on her lips and chin, and Harata Simeon stood with their peers—a group of practitioners of rongoā, traditional Maori healing, who had travelled from New Zealand.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Mami Wata was invoked in Black communities by rituals that ensured safety, provided healing, and sowed self-worth.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
It is noted, though, that although healing was significantly better compared to bone cement, the defects weren’t completely filled by that time.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
For Nelson, her arrival was a moment of profound comfort and healing.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Travel can be joyful, healing, and liberating, but only if everyone gets to take the journey.
—AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
June Shaver's skin grafts were still healing, with scarring and related swelling only now starting, Larry Shaver said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Likely underwent surgery in late July and is healing as expected.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of Centner Wellness She began by healing herself, becoming the patient zero of her own practice, experimenting with hyperbaric oxygen, red-light therapy, frequency beds, supplements, coffee enemas, and more.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Tips for Continuing Breastfeeding Despite Challenges Breastfeeding and pumping while in the workforce can be challenging, especially while your body is still healing.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Wellness programming includes sunrise yoga and sound healing ceremonies; more informally, guests can also enjoy the pristine seaside location and lazy afternoons by the plunge pool.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Wearing multiple hats every day can be exhausting, especially when it’s layered with the challenge of tending to personal needs, nurturing dreams, and healing old wounds.
—Dontaira Terrell, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
Before the explosion of survival games, Snake Eater featured systems for healing your wounds, eating food to regain stamina, and swapping outfits for camouflage.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Through healing spaces rooted in rites of passage, fatherhood circles, and creative expression, Cooper is reframing mental health care as joyful, community-centered, and culturally resonant.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The union even organized racial healing circles to bring together pre- and post-storm educators.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The bones showed no signs of healing, suggesting the animals died while the disease was still active, likely as a result of the infection.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
At stations five and eight, Rita Tupe, an older woman with tattoos on her lips and chin, and Harata Simeon stood with their peers—a group of practitioners of rongoā, traditional Maori healing, who had travelled from New Zealand.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Mami Wata was invoked in Black communities by rituals that ensured safety, provided healing, and sowed self-worth.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
It is noted, though, that although healing was significantly better compared to bone cement, the defects weren’t completely filled by that time.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
For Nelson, her arrival was a moment of profound comfort and healing.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Travel can be joyful, healing, and liberating, but only if everyone gets to take the journey.
—AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Carlo is credited with healing a 4-year-old Brazilian boy who had a serious pancreatic malformation and a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who was near death after a bicycle accident.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
June Shaver's skin grafts were still healing, with scarring and related swelling only now starting, Larry Shaver said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Likely underwent surgery in late July and is healing as expected.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of Centner Wellness She began by healing herself, becoming the patient zero of her own practice, experimenting with hyperbaric oxygen, red-light therapy, frequency beds, supplements, coffee enemas, and more.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Tips for Continuing Breastfeeding Despite Challenges Breastfeeding and pumping while in the workforce can be challenging, especially while your body is still healing.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Wellness programming includes sunrise yoga and sound healing ceremonies; more informally, guests can also enjoy the pristine seaside location and lazy afternoons by the plunge pool.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Wearing multiple hats every day can be exhausting, especially when it’s layered with the challenge of tending to personal needs, nurturing dreams, and healing old wounds.
—Dontaira Terrell, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
Before the explosion of survival games, Snake Eater featured systems for healing your wounds, eating food to regain stamina, and swapping outfits for camouflage.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the approach is based on science, the atmosphere is far from medicinal.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Ryan Coogler’s 2025 blockbuster, Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku plays a woman named Annie, who makes a living by supplying her neighbors in Clarksdale, Mississippi, with homemade medicinal cures.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Among them was Simon Walsh, owner of Nature Island Dive, who opened his shop more than three decades ago and is now pioneering new ways of rehabilitating coral infected by waterborne diseases.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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Smith is rehabilitating from an Achilles tear sustained last December.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.—
Lauren Sausser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to recent studies, they are poorly absorbed and frequently dosed below therapeutic levels.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Zen Donkey’s for-profit side of the business (the juices, smoothies and more) fuel her non-profit donkey rescue, Zen Donkey Experience which also provides a therapeutic experience for people in need of mental health services, including kids with special needs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was also said to be improbable that a player of Paqueta’s standing would engage in spot fixing due to the risks to his career, his wealth and a lack of interest in gambling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Look into weatherization improvements, like fixing leaky doors and windows that allow heat to escape, as well as installing solar panels and heat pumps.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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