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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Defensive tackle Lincoln Chukwuemeka (Crawford High) had seven tackles and defensive back Titus Toilolo (Madison High) had six tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Leutner was hospitalized for 10 days after the attack, and in the following months, had as many as eight medical appointments per week during her recovery.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
So far, she’s donated well over $19 billion across thousands of organizations, focused on issues including DEI, education, disaster recovery, and more.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
Lifting too much without adequate rest and recovery can also lead to overtraining and injury.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Leutner was hospitalized for 10 days after the attack, and in the following months, had as many as eight medical appointments per week during her recovery.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
So far, she’s donated well over $19 billion across thousands of organizations, focused on issues including DEI, education, disaster recovery, and more.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
Lifting too much without adequate rest and recovery can also lead to overtraining and injury.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 24 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 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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