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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Rubbing our muscles and fascia stimulates blood flow and helps break down scar tissue, aiding in recovery and improving flexibility.
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Having cash reserves, lines of credit, another income stream or partners to lean on can mean the difference between recovery and collapse.
—Hao Lam, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If Monday’s recovery can shake off the skittishness felt during Friday’s rough market reversal .
—John Melloy, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The settlement, which equates to roughly $3,000 per book across 500,000 works, is being billed as the largest copyright recovery in history.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Having cash reserves, lines of credit, another income stream or partners to lean on can mean the difference between recovery and collapse.
—Hao Lam, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If Monday’s recovery can shake off the skittishness felt during Friday’s rough market reversal .
—John Melloy, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The settlement, which equates to roughly $3,000 per book across 500,000 works, is being billed as the largest copyright recovery in history.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 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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