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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Those who lost property in recent disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires, are experiencing this firsthand but there are unique solutions for disaster recovery.
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Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
There was plenty to celebrate for the theater business, which seems to have recaptured its stride after a long and painful post-pandemic recovery.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
There was plenty to celebrate for the theater business, which seems to have recaptured its stride after a long and painful post-pandemic recovery.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 June 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 15 Jun. 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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