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as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
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Recent Examples of recovery
Even when recovery is possible, treatment is costly.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Revenues are expected to increase by roughly 28% this year, with recovery in its CPU business being a contributing factor.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Programs like the one Crummel and Gault are participating in, named Nutrition Exercise and Attitude for Tomorrow, or NEAT, have been shown to have major impacts on how cancer patients feel during their treatment and recovery, Sturgeon said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Crews were dispatched to the Echo Canyon Trail for a mountain rescue, but the operation became a body recovery, said Cpt.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Revenues are expected to increase by roughly 28% this year, with recovery in its CPU business being a contributing factor.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Programs like the one Crummel and Gault are participating in, named Nutrition Exercise and Attitude for Tomorrow, or NEAT, have been shown to have major impacts on how cancer patients feel during their treatment and recovery, Sturgeon said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Crews were dispatched to the Echo Canyon Trail for a mountain rescue, but the operation became a body recovery, said Cpt.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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This was a fascinating way to recontextualize many of the lyrics, with her wide-eyed view of the world now sounding like a cool reclamation of youth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vietnam’s claims have not been as outspoken as China’s and its previous reclamation efforts less ambitious.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.—
Lauren Sausser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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