convalescence

as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength her release from the hospital was followed by a long convalescence at home

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Recent Examples of convalescence Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • By embedding halfway houses into the federal transition process, Bush underscored his belief that effective reentry programs could reduce recidivism and strengthen families, turning correctional policy toward rehabilitation as much as punishment.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescence. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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