1
as in to rehabilitate
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 to recover
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 to cure
to bring about recovery from
time heals all wounds, even those of the heart
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Recent Examples of heal
Here are three ways to heal and open your heart to love again after being with a future faker.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
However, after spending the offseason letting his shoulder heal, the Red Sox slugger is significantly behind the other everyday players in camp.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
When formulated in topical skin-care products, melatonin works to protect skin from the sun, heal UV damage, and defend against free radicals.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
The mood was like an eternal shiva — the celebration of the South L.A. rapper’s cinematic life is muted, the search for meaning and healing unending.
—Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
However, after spending the offseason letting his shoulder heal, the Red Sox slugger is significantly behind the other everyday players in camp.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
When formulated in topical skin-care products, melatonin works to protect skin from the sun, heal UV damage, and defend against free radicals.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
The mood was like an eternal shiva — the celebration of the South L.A. rapper’s cinematic life is muted, the search for meaning and healing unending.
—Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heal
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Staff at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center are rehabilitating four young grey seals, hitting the center’s capacity for seals, the National Aquarium said Wednesday.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Developing tourism inevitably impacts the environment, but the real question is whether leaving coral reefs untouched without economic incentives for conservation leads to better outcomes than having a guardian, such as a hotel or resort, actively working to rehabilitate and protect them.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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That number dropped to about 5.6 million in 2020 and mostly recovered to 7.3 million in 2021.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The big deal is that many farmers in the country are still recovering from a trade war with China in 2018 that left grain in the bins and sent prices tumbling.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Previously, people with sickle cell anemia have been mostly treated with therapies which can control, but not cure the disease.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though no food can cure or treat asthma, anti-inflammatory foods may be beneficial for people with allergic asthma.1 Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods may reduce inflammation and improve overall health.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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This was a frequent chorus from my siblings and me as children, as our grandmother pottered about the kitchen chewing on a stick that looked a bit like sugarcane, fixing a drink brewed with honey and lemon.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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The process of fixing the wall was strange and miraculous.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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After seeing his progress hampered by injury issues in recent years, Jones has benefited from how Slot and his staff have improved player availability.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The use of variable intake cam timing could improve performance and efficiency, making the bike suitable for both inexperienced and seasoned riders seeking a hassle-free riding experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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The people and the government will do everything in their power to at least slightly alleviate their pain and help them in these most difficult moments.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Over time, building up your core strength can alleviate low-back pain, improve posture, improve sports performance, prevent injuries, and manage pelvic floor dysfunction.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The decision was made to protect its current dog population, conduct testing and treat any affected dogs and isolate the illness to mitigate exposure to new dogs, according to HSHC.—
Allana Haynes,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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The 32-year-old athlete was treated by medical staff and later transported to a local hospital.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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With their production in the UK, getting parts and answers quickly to remedy the problem has always been a concern for consumers.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here's what to know about the Volkswagen recall and how to remedy the situation.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Heal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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