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
Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Symptoms like bruising, hemorrhage and impaired wound healing follow reliably.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
This could bring everything from major heart-to-hearts and confessions to family conversations that bring love and healing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The nonprofit’s work examines how technologies such as XR, AI, biosensing, spatial computing, biofeedback, and immersive storytelling may contribute to education, healing, communication, creativity, and human connection.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Zone out and recalibrate your energy during a sound healing meditation or check in for a multi-day program focused on improving your sleep quality.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
After booking, Paradero’s pre-arrival team works with guests to shape the stay around their interests, which might mean surf lessons, sound healing sessions, meditation, or a wellness reset focused on sleep, movement, and time outdoors.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
But some stars of the beloved teen sitcom believe that healing is possible.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Just days after the violence, dozens of residents came together at Fairfield Civic Center Park for a community healing circle focused on grief, support and unity.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 June 2026
As evening begins, the moody Moon in Aquarius forms an easy sextile with healing Chiron, nudging supportive conversations within groups and wider circles.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Some of these fissures are healing, but the relationship between Wilson and the organization, including key former teammates, is not helping his candidacy.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Looking back at old photos and videos, creating a memory box or memorial or even just talking to your friends and family members about your pet can be healing.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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
Noun
Community members gathered Saturday evening in Fairfield to support one another and begin the healing process following a shooting after a high school graduation ceremony that left an 18-year-old dead and three others injured.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Symptoms like bruising, hemorrhage and impaired wound healing follow reliably.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
This could bring everything from major heart-to-hearts and confessions to family conversations that bring love and healing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The nonprofit’s work examines how technologies such as XR, AI, biosensing, spatial computing, biofeedback, and immersive storytelling may contribute to education, healing, communication, creativity, and human connection.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Zone out and recalibrate your energy during a sound healing meditation or check in for a multi-day program focused on improving your sleep quality.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
After booking, Paradero’s pre-arrival team works with guests to shape the stay around their interests, which might mean surf lessons, sound healing sessions, meditation, or a wellness reset focused on sleep, movement, and time outdoors.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
But some stars of the beloved teen sitcom believe that healing is possible.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 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
Nearly two weeks later, his pain had resolved and his wound was healing well.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Just days after the violence, dozens of residents came together at Fairfield Civic Center Park for a community healing circle focused on grief, support and unity.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 June 2026
As evening begins, the moody Moon in Aquarius forms an easy sextile with healing Chiron, nudging supportive conversations within groups and wider circles.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Some of these fissures are healing, but the relationship between Wilson and the organization, including key former teammates, is not helping his candidacy.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Looking back at old photos and videos, creating a memory box or memorial or even just talking to your friends and family members about your pet can be healing.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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For nearly a year after last spring’s tariff selloff, retail investors decided to sit out the market recovery and came to regret it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Anybody that has gone through recovery, that is a fear.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Barry Manilow is recovering from lung cancer and rehabilitating his singing voice in hopes of returning to the stage to promote his first album of new songs in nearly 15 years, What a Time.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The accused are young men who would have a better shot at rehabilitation in the juvenile-justice system, Gottlieb said.—
Sofia Saric
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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According to the department, each spring and summer, CDFW and wildlife rehabilitation facilities are called to assist with fawns that have been removed from the wild.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Finding a therapeutic drug that targets the symptoms of PMOS became a passion project for Bhatia.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Activating them during exposure work may reinforce the therapeutic learning happening in the room, helping patients form new emotional associations with traumatic memories rather than experiencing them as immediate threats.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Our Game Pass team set to work fixing our offering and after 8+ months of decline, our service has started to grow again.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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