How to Use heal in a Sentence

heal

verb
  • The ointment will help heal the wound.
  • You've got to give the injury time to heal.
  • After the divorce, he needed some time to heal.
  • Campbell never was able to fully heal last season, setting this spring up as his most crucial yet.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2022
  • This could be a blessing in disguise for us as far as allowing his body to kind of heal from the first uptick of play as far as ramp up.
    Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2022
  • My ultimate desire is to inspire victims to not only survive, but to thrive; to heal and move forward from their abuse.
    Time, 10 Nov. 2022
  • This dynamic duo works together to heal and protect hair from incoming damage.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Oct. 2022
  • For Shelley, life turned into a dedication to helping others heal and bring new life into the world.
    Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2022
  • Research suggests that exercise and meditation may also help heal the mind in some cases.
    Knvul Sheikh, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2022
  • This healing lotion penetrates through 5 layers of the skin’s surface to repair, heal, and deeply nourish extra dry skin.
    Noel Cody, Essence, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Bodily tissues can heal small cuts or fractures pretty efficiently.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
  • My protocol for the recovery timetable for this procedure is six weeks of restricted activity to allow the body to heal from surgery.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Zinc is an essential trace mineral your body needs to help the immune system fight bacteria and viruses, heal wounds, and maintain good vision and a sense of taste.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Taylor looks fresh after taking last week off to let the ankle heal, and the challenge is to consistently get him those edges and to keep the crowds of linemen away from his ligaments.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Pat on the energizing, antioxidant-rich fluid as your toner and serum steps to help balance, heal, hydrate, and brighten your complexion.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Dave Grohl’s wife Jordyn Blum is healing after her husband’s shocking baby announcement.
    Rachel Desantis, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Our fashion editors are loving the wide-leg jean trend which are so effortless to style with cardigans, button downs, and leather jackets on top and loafers, kitten heals, and slim sneakers at the bottom.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That’s the kind of trauma that doesn’t go away, especially in a world that’s secluded from others, impervious to other opinions and perspectives that could reshape minds and help people heal.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Now stop with this heal up and get back on the road with us.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The clothes used by Paul in the Bible healed many people.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The time off since the K-State loss helped the Horned Frogs heal and reset their minds.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Becky smiles through tears back at him in a way that could break and heal a heart at the same time.
    Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The herb has long been used to treat illnesses and heal wounds.
    Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
  • This duo heals skin, drains nodes, and takes on puffiness.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • After the surgery: Your ovaries heal and shrink back to their normal size.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • An old wound might get poked, like someone touched a bruise that has yet to heal.
    Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Some of us heal by cutting our hair, hitting the gym, or eating the contents of the fridge.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2023
  • His lack of size and the lack of experience from Damone Clark proved to be the team’s Achilles heal against the run.
    Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The family will need time and space to heal, Cammack said.
    Hojun Choi, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Her kneecap healed, but nerve tumors had formed in her leg, and the pain grew steadily worse.
    Ellen Barry, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2023

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