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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The Cleveland Clinic said a torn LCL usually heals after three to 12 weeks, so that shouldn’t affect Mahomes’ overall recovery time.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
During the recovery efforts, deputies said, a Michigan State Police diver fell through the ice.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
However, the strong recovery in Danaher shares since their late September lows cannot be denied.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Investigations tended to focus on high-profile men, spectacular falls from power and moments of reckoning, leaving less space for the quieter, ongoing realities of recovery, legal limbo and community response.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
During the recovery efforts, deputies said, a Michigan State Police diver fell through the ice.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
However, the strong recovery in Danaher shares since their late September lows cannot be denied.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Investigations tended to focus on high-profile men, spectacular falls from power and moments of reckoning, leaving less space for the quieter, ongoing realities of recovery, legal limbo and community response.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 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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