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
Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The government needs to do much more in terms of building sustained economic growth, combating corruption, and in healing North-South wounds from the devastating civil war.
—Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Sending you strength and healing energy.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s the secret to healing that friendship?
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Simple activities that don’t cost much but that require human interaction can be healing for someone deep in grief.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Her journey through guilt and healing sheds light on the impossible role of American teachers.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The government needs to do much more in terms of building sustained economic growth, combating corruption, and in healing North-South wounds from the devastating civil war.
—Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Sending you strength and healing energy.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s the secret to healing that friendship?
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Simple activities that don’t cost much but that require human interaction can be healing for someone deep in grief.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Her journey through guilt and healing sheds light on the impossible role of American teachers.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two have claimed some wins, including a new fighter jet mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a push by Trump to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp and a disaster declaration from the president to support ice storm recovery efforts in northern Michigan.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Angela Kinsey said her family regularly traveled to Oak Flat for acorn picking, gathering medicinal plants and ceremonies.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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In 2023, Fondation H—an institution dedicated to Africa and its diasporas—inaugurated its new space in the city’s former post office with a retrospective of the late artist Madame Zo, known for her experimental textiles crafted from magnetic tape, electronics, medicinal plants, and industrial foam.—
Liam Freeman,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
Verb
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In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.—
Staff Report,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.—
Daniel Borenstein,
The Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hart and his team seek to promote wildlife conservation through animal rehabilitation and public education.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The closure represents the latest chapter of the continuing rehabilitation of Deerpath, which began shortly after the first of the year.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The problem there is that the AI is essentially rendering a therapeutic diagnosis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Debate over the ethics of generative AI as a therapeutic aid remains divisive and ongoing.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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