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
Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Haven is a place of healing, hope, and accountability.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 9 May 2026
With Snow Angel, the group went bold and experimental with their sound, blending hyper-pop and lyrics that play on finding warmth in the cold and healing from their scars.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Grand Marshal of this year’s event will be Backcountry Heroes, a Ramona nonprofit supporting veterans, first responders and their families through outdoor programs that promote healing through nature.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
And being able to reclaim my presence and worthiness in a space that once excluded me has been its own form of healing.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Once the force is in Haiti the country will need healing, especially youths, some of whom have little choice except to join gangs, Fils-Aimé said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Another complication is that the biological processes thymosin beta 4 seems to promote, such as new blood vessel growth and cell migration, don’t just occur in bone or muscle healing.
—Flynn McGuire, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Most importantly, these conversations can become part of healing generational cycles.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
The town of Mineral Wells is slowly healing after being hit by an EF‑3 tornado on Tuesday evening.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Her work is centered around creating greater access to mental health care for Black people and other underserved communities, a more inclusive health care system and healing racial trauma.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Salt water contains healing minerals and the sensation of immersing yourself in water has been found to be relaxing.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
There will be about 25 booths with other people [showcasing] healing remedies and some of the hospitals will be talking about mental health.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Logothetti said confirmation of Gaff’s connection to the case allowed for healing to begin within the family.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Haven is a place of healing, hope, and accountability.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 9 May 2026
With Snow Angel, the group went bold and experimental with their sound, blending hyper-pop and lyrics that play on finding warmth in the cold and healing from their scars.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Grand Marshal of this year’s event will be Backcountry Heroes, a Ramona nonprofit supporting veterans, first responders and their families through outdoor programs that promote healing through nature.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
And being able to reclaim my presence and worthiness in a space that once excluded me has been its own form of healing.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Once the force is in Haiti the country will need healing, especially youths, some of whom have little choice except to join gangs, Fils-Aimé said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Another complication is that the biological processes thymosin beta 4 seems to promote, such as new blood vessel growth and cell migration, don’t just occur in bone or muscle healing.
—Flynn McGuire, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The crowning achievement of that run was the 2016 victory with the Cavs over the Golden State Warriors, healing all those wounds from his 2010 departure with one magical comeback over one of the greatest teams in league history.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Most importantly, these conversations can become part of healing generational cycles.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
The town of Mineral Wells is slowly healing after being hit by an EF‑3 tornado on Tuesday evening.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Her work is centered around creating greater access to mental health care for Black people and other underserved communities, a more inclusive health care system and healing racial trauma.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Salt water contains healing minerals and the sensation of immersing yourself in water has been found to be relaxing.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
There will be about 25 booths with other people [showcasing] healing remedies and some of the hospitals will be talking about mental health.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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Since kicking off in Honduras in February, a cycle of minimal training, maximum recovery has been the norm under Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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It’s been almost a decade since Chick-fil-A removed their fan-favorite chicken salad from menus, and customers are still a long way from recovery.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The leader of the effort is Steven Olson, Sanford Burnham Prebys’ executive director of medicinal chemistry.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As is the case with many medicinal herbs, overconsumption can be toxic, so proceed with caution.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The project includes replacing and rehabilitating drainage culverts beneath the highway to help preserve the roadbed and reduce flooding.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation, Miller missed 13 games while rehabilitating the injury.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Xcel Energy, the state’s largest electricity utility, has said the rate increase is aimed at recovering the costs of investments the company has made since its last rate increase in 2023.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The 18-year-old received a steroid shot from a doctor and is also recovering from January wrist surgery that has sidelined her from golf until at least July.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That could go a long way in curing this.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Each November, the family picks olives from the grove, pitting and curing their harvest.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Top level facility for severe disabilities The institution also operates as a specialized hospital for severe disabilities, with expertise in prosthetics and rehabilitation.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Critical rehabilitation work has begun on about 1 ½ miles of sanitary sewer pipe in Macomb County, Michigan, after utility crews found severe degradation in the line.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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That umbrella term encompasses wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, boot camps and places like the now-defunct Asheville Academy.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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This painting and the others like it, and the birthday picnic at Henley-on-Klip, compress the air around me, fixing me in the middle, under the weight of this green richness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The 900-foot ship Dali lost power twice and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early March 26, 2024, as a work crew was fixing potholes.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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