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
Noun
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The property, built in 1964, has had minimal upgrades since construction and requires substantial rehabilitation, according to Rodriguez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wolves of Wiltshire — a small exotic animal charity based in Wiltshire — stepped in to help with the rehabilitation of the wolf-like dogs with help from 8 Below Husky Rescue.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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