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
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
As with the breakup music that came before, Allen’s is a reminder that art is at once pain and healing.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Certain supplements can interfere with bleeding, anesthesia, or healing before and after a surgery.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Elena Rose is looking at life and love with a sense of freedom (and lots of healing) on her latest project.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
With this song and music video, Rose is bringing music and healing together.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Four Seasons Hotels has a longevity clinic in its Singapore location, while its Costa Rica location has a Wellness Shalah through sound healing.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
More stress requires more healing and, therefore, more protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
There’s not a question that's a negative experience for a child, and at the same time, all members of the family deserve opportunities for healing.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
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
In Rahh’s opinion, schools must evolve from being academic institutions to becoming healing ecosystems.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
But there will be no such commercial breaks or reassurances about time’s healing power for Allen.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Oct. 2025
The wound from the spear is deep, but appears to be healing.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Ginger is also valued for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
As with the breakup music that came before, Allen’s is a reminder that art is at once pain and healing.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Certain supplements can interfere with bleeding, anesthesia, or healing before and after a surgery.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Elena Rose is looking at life and love with a sense of freedom (and lots of healing) on her latest project.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
With this song and music video, Rose is bringing music and healing together.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Four Seasons Hotels has a longevity clinic in its Singapore location, while its Costa Rica location has a Wellness Shalah through sound healing.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
More stress requires more healing and, therefore, more protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
There’s not a question that's a negative experience for a child, and at the same time, all members of the family deserve opportunities for healing.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
In Rahh’s opinion, schools must evolve from being academic institutions to becoming healing ecosystems.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
But there will be no such commercial breaks or reassurances about time’s healing power for Allen.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Oct. 2025
The wound from the spear is deep, but appears to be healing.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Ginger is also valued for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
Noun
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But after three years, that number flips, and 85% will maintain their recovery for the rest of their lives.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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More recently, his recovery was made even harder by the animals.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The family’s wealth dates back to George Garvin Brown, who launched Brown-Forman in Louisville as a medicinal whiskey company in 1870.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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It was said that vilas especially loved to bathe in the medicinal waters of the high glacial lake Hridsko Jezero (Crag Lake) also called Liqeni i Zanave (Fairy Lake), hidden under steep cliffs at 6,400 feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 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
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Community members at the time cried and mourned as their hopes of rehabilitating and reopening the historic structure were reduced to ashes.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Noles capitalized on a bad snap by recovering the fumble and scored seven plays later.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Puerto Rico, for example, is still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017, while along Melissa's path, both Jamaica and Cuba are still in recovery from hurricanes in 2024.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Remove the Soil Don’t wash potatoes after harvesting, as extra moisture slows down the curing process and makes potatoes spoil faster in storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Preparation includes washing and drying the nuts, and curing them so the nuts are ready to crack and eat.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the time, Louisville didn’t have a rehabilitation center, and so the heiress traveled to New York to receive care at The Rusk Institute.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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After 57 days in the hospital that included rehabilitation and the left half of her skull being removed to treat the swelling in her brain, Sophia Forchas was escorted through the streets of the city, a video posted by Mayor Jacob Frey on social media Thursday showed.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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So does Martinez find Valentina therapeutic, too?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The retail and banking industries, rarely allies in Washington on policy matters related to point-of-sale, are demanding that Washington issue guidance or pass a law fixing the issues that are arising due to the shortage.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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This means designers can attack the root cause once, fixing problems for hundreds of checks at a time instead of tediously resolving them one by one.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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