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
News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
Throughout her healing process, Erica has also opened the floodgates to the internet’s opinions, posting near-daily updates about the state of her face to her thousands of followers on TikTok.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The Moon in Virgo from November 13 to 15 activates your healing and subconscious sector, making this a powerful time to retreat, recalibrate, and listen to the whispers within.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Part of my healing journey was about loving myself and being happy alone and with whatever the universe delivered.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Mod, meanwhile, focused on his tour and healing.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Beyond its metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects, oxymel appears to have properties that help kill bacteria and promote healing.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
If Tokyo was about stepping up and Paris was about resilience, today is about healing.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
The film tells the story of chef and restaurateur Dahl, who discovered that cooking was a healing force for her after her son, Justin, was murdered by a backpack thief in the 1990s.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 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
Her work examines themes including gender, healing, cultural destruction, and sustainability through the lens of politics.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
Throughout her healing process, Erica has also opened the floodgates to the internet’s opinions, posting near-daily updates about the state of her face to her thousands of followers on TikTok.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The Moon in Virgo from November 13 to 15 activates your healing and subconscious sector, making this a powerful time to retreat, recalibrate, and listen to the whispers within.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Part of my healing journey was about loving myself and being happy alone and with whatever the universe delivered.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Mod, meanwhile, focused on his tour and healing.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Beyond its metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects, oxymel appears to have properties that help kill bacteria and promote healing.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
If Tokyo was about stepping up and Paris was about resilience, today is about healing.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
The film tells the story of chef and restaurateur Dahl, who discovered that cooking was a healing force for her after her son, Justin, was murdered by a backpack thief in the 1990s.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 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
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Bitcoin is struggling to stage a meaningful recovery after last month’s stumble, with signs of fatigue continuing to mount across crypto markets.—
Sidhartha Shukla,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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After pigment recovery, remaining biomass is turned into organic fertilizer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The breakthrough retron therapy from Buffington, Finkelstein, and their colleagues will join the above efforts to reduce suffering, lower medical costs through curing instead of treating diseases, and increase the length and quality of life.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Without that curing step, the polish will stay tacky and never fully harden.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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