1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
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Recent Examples of recovery
Despite rumors about a setback in his recovery, the expectation remains that Shavon Revel Jr. will be cleared from his torn ACL sometime during training camp in an effort to push for a starting job as a rookie.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
The Well & Being Spa provides special treatments such as a golf recovery massage and a vanilla bourbon whiskey massage.
—Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The first-stage booster flew for the ninth time making another recovery landing downrange on the droneship Just Read the Instructions, the 250th time SpaceX had used a droneship for a successful recovery.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for recovery
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
The Well & Being Spa provides special treatments such as a golf recovery massage and a vanilla bourbon whiskey massage.
—Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The first-stage booster flew for the ninth time making another recovery landing downrange on the droneship Just Read the Instructions, the 250th time SpaceX had used a droneship for a successful recovery.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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Melissa Nicole Allen: A Visionary Reclaiming What Was Lost Leading this reclamation is Melissa Nicole Allen, the powerhouse founder of Maures Development Group and one of Wisconsin’s first minority and woman-owned real estate development firm.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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For a reclamation to take hold and a climb back into playoff relevance to become a reality, the Sparks will rely on the dogged leadership of their newest star, Kelsey Plum, acquired in a three-team trade in January.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Ian Wilkinson was extubated on Aug. 14 and discharged to rehabilitation on Sept. 11.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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At the time of his signing last October, the Bulls claimed the move was purely to facilitate Primo’s rehabilitation from an injury with no plans to roster him with the first team.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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