HEALING Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

healing 1 of 3

noun

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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healing

2 of 3

adjective

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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healing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of heal

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

Noun

The meeting raised hopes for reconciliation and healing following years of fractured family dynamics. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Art represents beauty and self-expression, while healing reflects science and well-being across mind, body and spirit. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Kamnop is a quest for healing and justice, where dreams become reality, weaving together memory, sorrow and joy. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Timid personal injury lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) scrapes by on quick, low-stakes payouts, Acme tossing his clients a couple hundred bucks for their fast-healing wounds. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 At least 15 babies and children from the faith-healing sect died between 2015 and 2025 from illnesses that doctors could have successfully treated, the experts concluded. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Through her film that moves fluidly between re-enactments and verite documentary styles, Duong crafts an emotionally-wrenching story of family division that leads to peace and healing for a father who left behind siblings in Vietnam. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Beyond Hollywood, London is a passionate mental health advocate and inspirational speaker dedicated to promoting wellness, healing, and personal growth and has used her platform to inspire and connect with communities around the world. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Part of the healing was contained in the sacred fire area, circled by cedar boughs, and open to the east. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots. — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 That becomes this very healing social situation. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025

Verb

Antosh recommends checking with a doctor before using a high-pressure bidet right after childbirth or with genital ulcers, since powerful streams can irritate healing tissue. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The film looks at Bareilles’ experience of channeling her own pain to create art and the healing journey that accompanied it. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Surrounded by the healing landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the luxe getaway has welcomed travelers seeking to put aside digital overload and other overwhelming stimuli in order to reconnect with the best versions of themselves. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 About a week passed in this fashion, and the wound on its leg was healing. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 But Malachi’s parents belong to a faith-healing sect that doesn’t believe in medical care, based on a literal interpretation of several Bible verses. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Nothing erases the toll of 12,000 steps quite like a 60-minute Herbal Bliss healing journey. — Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The decision appears to indicate the years-long rift between Harry, 41, and the royal family might be healing. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 God as Mind provides the inspiration that can bring about healing solutions that resolve uncertainty on an individual basis and hold up a higher standard for global thought. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing

Noun

Treatments exist and patients caught early with the disease usually make a complete recovery.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Adames will rest and rehab after getting a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday night, and typical recovery takes 3-4 weeks.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovery

Adjective

Certain medicinal plants grown on the property will be incorporated into oils and treatments going forward as will some of the honey from the resort's six hives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
But the field’s subsequent focus on brain physiology and medicinal therapies has done little to reduce the toll of mental illness.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of medicinal

Verb

Several countries in Europe have set models for rehabilitating a democracy with fair and judicial retribution against former officials deemed accountable for wrongdoing.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
After rehabilitating from a major knee injury in 2022, Poulter reclaimed her starting role in 2024.

— Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026

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Verb

In another study published this year, researchers used a DMPU/ethylene glycol-potassium hydroxide system to completely convert PET in polyester/cotton blends at 70 degrees Celsius in 30 minutes, recovering TPA while preserving the cotton component.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
After recovering from the life-threatening illness, Hilton made the decision to relocate his family to Miami in June.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovering

Verb

The whole system runs on curing the harvest each fall and drawing it down slowly, month after month, until the next crop starts arriving around October.

— Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Material profiles, printer settings, wash cycles, and curing profiles all work together automatically.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of curing

Noun

Darline Graham education Graham holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a Certified Public Manager.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
In the months after his return, David largely avoided public appearances and focused on his rehabilitation.

— Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

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