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
And after almost a year of unemployment and convalescence — plus the eviction that’s now on his record — renting an apartment, even an efficiency, is out of the question.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Despite some signs that the Silicon Valley commercial real estate market has begun an uneven convalescence in the post-COVID era, property values for office buildings in the Bay Area and South Bay remain under pressure.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Maradona's medical team is on trial over the conditions of his convalescence at a private home.
—CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
During his convalescence, Ozzy watched a lot of television.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Despite some signs that the Silicon Valley commercial real estate market has begun an uneven convalescence in the post-COVID era, property values for office buildings in the Bay Area and South Bay remain under pressure.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Maradona's medical team is on trial over the conditions of his convalescence at a private home.
—CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
During his convalescence, Ozzy watched a lot of television.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalescence
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Because of his young age, he was tried as a juvenile, where prison sentences are much shorter than adult court and the justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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The animal was returned to its owner and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Surgery and injury recovery are significant entry points to the river of despair that becomes opioid use disorders and addiction.—
Sterling Elliott,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescence. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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