recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or an instance of recovering
especially
: an economic upturn (as after a depression)
2
: the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
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Madrid sources say his recovery has not gone as well as expected while other team voices said Alaba played with pain in his knee before being substituted in last month’s 1-0 win against Getafe.
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Here are quotes from leaders in those organizations on the status of recovery efforts.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2025
Battista expects that Mirage will make a full recovery, despite the large fall.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 2 May 2025
The agency does more than just give out money: FEMA deploys experts in disaster response and recovery and maintains stockpiles of emergency equipment.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 May 2025
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Here are quotes from leaders in those organizations on the status of recovery efforts.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2025
Battista expects that Mirage will make a full recovery, despite the large fall.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 2 May 2025
The agency does more than just give out money: FEMA deploys experts in disaster response and recovery and maintains stockpiles of emergency equipment.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for recovery
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
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