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
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The documentary not only revisits the events that shocked a nation but also spotlights Elizabeth’s journey of healing and her ongoing mission to inspire and protect others.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Private healing gains power as Venus meets Mars in your 12th House of Solitude.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Zinc plays a key role in immunity, cell growth, healing, and healthy development during childhood and pregnancy.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
But more importantly, the band’s message of ‘music as healing’ and learning their inner stories and struggles gave us a unique window into what felt like a coming of age movie, that transcended music altogether.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The Hour of the Wolf is a far-ranging memoir about motherhood, art, family, and the way that a dog’s unconditional love can offer a rare opportunity for healing.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
For Robinson, the time for healing has come.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
My environment promoted or delayed my healing.
—Syda Segovia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Coming together with others was healing for Angela, after seeing the video of an ICE officer fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Share some joy and play; laughter can be deeply healing.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Share some joy and play, laughter can be deeply healing.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Littered with pop culture anecdotes and musical history, The Greatest Night in Pop is a lovely reminder of the healing powers of music, and a moving tribute to the artists involved who have since died.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
An unexpected friendship blossoms, offering a route to healing his trauma.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Where the Wildflowers Grow tackles tough topics like death, survival, trauma, and healing with great ease while gifting readers with beautiful and colorful characters that speak to matters of the heart.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
Ariana Grande has been open about the fact that portraying Glinda in the Wicked films has been healing for her as an artist.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
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My hope is for compassion, healing, and reflection at a time that is becoming one of the darkest and most uncertain periods in our nation's history.
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That becomes this very healing social situation.
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The post came as Princess Kate shared a personal video on Instagram about healing through nature on her special day.
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
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The curtains were drawn so that it was dimly lit even during the daytime, and a medicinal smell filled the room.—
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Tay and his team express hope that in the near future, the microneedle approach will be a significant component of vertical and urban food and medicinal farms.—
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His fingerprints are all over the roster, which got a little healthier Saturday night with Grant Williams making his season debut in their 150-95 win over Utah at Delta Center, finally returning after missing more than a full calendar year rehabilitating a torn right ACL.—
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In fact, when the opera company purchased the property and began rehabilitating it in the 1980s, the goal wasn’t to reinvent it, but to restore it and pay homage to its spirit.—
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Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.—
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But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.—
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Minor differences in temperature won't have a drastic effect on the results of your interior painting project, but significantly high or low temperatures can impact the quality of the finish or may even prevent the paint from curing correctly.—
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These varieties should be stored as-is without the curing process.—
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LeMarque was fitted with prosthetic feet and went through months of rehabilitation.—
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Covenant Health operates hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living residences and elder care organizations across New England and parts of Pennsylvania.—
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The Prince and Princess of Wales toured the hospital's neuro-rehabilitation center, where patients used a therapeutic gym and arts and crafts activities center.—
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The site's first building going up is a therapeutic foster home.—
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The governor committed to fixing this system.—
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In Altadena, employees with the small local water utilities raced across town protecting and fixing the water systems firefighters relied on.—
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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