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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Against a backdrop of cautious recovery in China’s luxury market, Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW) has unveiled its provisional Fall/Winter 2026 schedule.
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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
His extensive background includes strategic planning, cybersecurity governance, infrastructure management, data security, disaster recovery, and operational oversight, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In these cases, people have unpredictable attacks and temporary relapses followed by a period of recovery.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Designed with Empathy for the Maternal Journey Uncle Brown’s most popular smart toilet model, the Uncle Brown ST12, was designed to be accessible for women at every stage of their pregnancy journey, including postpartum recovery.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
His extensive background includes strategic planning, cybersecurity governance, infrastructure management, data security, disaster recovery, and operational oversight, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In these cases, people have unpredictable attacks and temporary relapses followed by a period of recovery.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Designed with Empathy for the Maternal Journey Uncle Brown’s most popular smart toilet model, the Uncle Brown ST12, was designed to be accessible for women at every stage of their pregnancy journey, including postpartum recovery.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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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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