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as in rehabilitates
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 recovers
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 cures
to bring about recovery from
time heals all wounds, even those of the heart
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Recent Examples of heals
Grief is a long road, and each person heals at their own pace.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The sun’s connection with Chiron heals a self-esteem wound.
—USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The women of this Nigerian village are well aware that connection heals—a concept, in the face of detrimental loneliness, that the West is learning.
—Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Usually, the socket—the hole in the bone where the tooth was pulled—is covered by a protective blood clot as the area heals.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
The challenge with a fusion is making sure the bone heals.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Accepting a leadership opportunity heals bruised confidence as Jupiter and Chiron harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Jennifer heals the gash with water and moonlight.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The sun’s connection with Chiron heals a self-esteem wound.
—USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The women of this Nigerian village are well aware that connection heals—a concept, in the face of detrimental loneliness, that the West is learning.
—Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Usually, the socket—the hole in the bone where the tooth was pulled—is covered by a protective blood clot as the area heals.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
The challenge with a fusion is making sure the bone heals.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Accepting a leadership opportunity heals bruised confidence as Jupiter and Chiron harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Jennifer heals the gash with water and moonlight.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heals
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Either way, the National Association of Realtors says this expensive home renovation project only recovers about 56 percent of the cost in value.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Employee pay has also accelerated as the economy recovers from the pandemic.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Value of Primary Care Primary care is the only medical discipline in which expanding physician supply improves life expectancy, health equity, and population health, according to a 2021 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For many small-business owners, the decision alleviates financial pressures.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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This development not only offers hope for people living with HIV but also alleviates the critical shortage of donor organs nationwide, a step hailed by experts and advocates alike as a triumph for medical progress and public health.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Years later, in 2016, Viren sets out to write a book that treats that period in her life as an allegory for the rise of fascism in the United States.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This spot corrector treats stubborn post-acne marks thanks to its potent elixir of kojic acid, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Heals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heals. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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