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 Tosa Foundation is donating $1 million to support recovery efforts, Mayor Dennis McBride announced Aug. 21 at a news conference outside of the park's Muellner Building.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
She was then referred to Freedom House, a recovery center designed for current and expecting mothers.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
In 17 games, Ringo totaled 15 tackles, had one pass deflection, and one forced fumble and fumble recovery.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
This idea—that rest is more than recovery—feels surprisingly modern.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
She was then referred to Freedom House, a recovery center designed for current and expecting mothers.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
In 17 games, Ringo totaled 15 tackles, had one pass deflection, and one forced fumble and fumble recovery.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
This idea—that rest is more than recovery—feels surprisingly modern.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 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 Aug. 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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