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
Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The healing process has been slow.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Quiet healing calls as compassionate Venus redirects lucky Jupiter, guiding your 12th House of Solitude to coexist with your 5th House of Parties.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Some deep healing is possible; today opens a door to connecting with and loving on your inner child.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Some deep healing is possible, today opens a door to connecting with and loving on your inner child.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
That message aligns closely with P2P’s growing focus on involving men in conversations about accountability, support, and healing.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Energy healing notwithstanding, the physical benefits of the massage were worth it alone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
For her, healing is not a finish line.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The charity, which offers healing outdoor experiences as a mental health support initiative, hosted a well-being walk near Curbar in Northern England on January 27.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Much of Shrinking revolves around people going through challenging times and healing through finding love, such as Paul (Harrison Ford) beginning a relationship with his doctor.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
In the spa’s 18-foot healing tent, singing bowls and gongs create a meditative soundscape during a sound-healing session or an invigorating ice bath.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Keep it to a minimum so the tree can focus on its foliage rather than healing its wounds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
People have begun to donate food and water, and the community supports each other, especially protesters who have healing professions like therapists, Stauffer said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Researchers believe that healing the gut microbiome by nurturing the good gut bacteria is key for good health.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Reform congregation was started by founding Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer, who was considered a master of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), healing prayer and meditation.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Maybe you’re feeling burnt out and need a serious reset with the help of some ancient healing traditions (acupuncture) and of-the-moment biohacks (infrared therapy).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The healing process has been slow.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Quiet healing calls as compassionate Venus redirects lucky Jupiter, guiding your 12th House of Solitude to coexist with your 5th House of Parties.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Some deep healing is possible; today opens a door to connecting with and loving on your inner child.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Some deep healing is possible, today opens a door to connecting with and loving on your inner child.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
That message aligns closely with P2P’s growing focus on involving men in conversations about accountability, support, and healing.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Energy healing notwithstanding, the physical benefits of the massage were worth it alone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
For her, healing is not a finish line.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some of the more unique options include the Tok Sen massage, which blends Thai massage with vibration therapy, and the Golden Lotus Balancing Ritual that infuses herbal medicine and includes a wrap of healing herbs followed by a full-body massage using herbal cream.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The charity, which offers healing outdoor experiences as a mental health support initiative, hosted a well-being walk near Curbar in Northern England on January 27.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Much of Shrinking revolves around people going through challenging times and healing through finding love, such as Paul (Harrison Ford) beginning a relationship with his doctor.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
In the spa’s 18-foot healing tent, singing bowls and gongs create a meditative soundscape during a sound-healing session or an invigorating ice bath.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Keep it to a minimum so the tree can focus on its foliage rather than healing its wounds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
People have begun to donate food and water, and the community supports each other, especially protesters who have healing professions like therapists, Stauffer said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Researchers believe that healing the gut microbiome by nurturing the good gut bacteria is key for good health.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Reform congregation was started by founding Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer, who was considered a master of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), healing prayer and meditation.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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The animal was returned to its owner and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Surgery and injury recovery are significant entry points to the river of despair that becomes opioid use disorders and addiction.—
Sterling Elliott,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is an herb that's been used for its medicinal purposes for thousands of years.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the time Colorado changed its laws, Liberato had become a regular user of LSD and psilocybin, and had begun teaching others how to use them for medicinal purposes at a healing center near Colorado Springs.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
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Today, a new generation of NFL boldface names who have kept clear of personal scandals — think Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels — has been a significant help in rehabilitating the NFL brand.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Efforts like moving and rehabilitating Milwaukee's South Shore beach, which has been considered one of the worst beaches in the country, play a big role in improving access to the water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The pit bull was recovering as of Thursday.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The priority became recovering the bodies and the personal belongings and returning them to their families while gathering evidence for crash investigators.—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Acrylics don't need curing under a lamp and harden within a few minutes.—
Tori Crowther,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ridley recommends using gel polishes for a deer print mani, since the curing step locks each layer in, keeping them from blurring together and becoming a muddled mess.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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After eight months in rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando, a manatee and her calf were returned to their home in the Florida Keys on Wednesday.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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With the new rehabilitation area, the aquarium is going from being able to treat one or two turtles at a time to up to four.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without the organic give-and-take of a real therapeutic exchange, patients lose the sense that someone is not merely interpreting your words but genuinely trying to understand you.—
Brianna Hardcastle,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 12-minute-long Rotation is about a therapeutic hypnosis ritual experienced by a young Ukrainian woman who shifted from civilian life to military service due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The crash took out power in the area, which crew members worked on fixing as soon as the scene was secure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The last step of fixing a water stain on a wall or ceiling is often painting over it in the matching wall or ceiling color.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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