convalesces

verb

present tense third-person singular of convalesce
as in recovers
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing

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Recent Examples of convalesces The already dirge-like film downshifts further, towards a more pleasant state of repose, as Robin convalesces. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalesces
  1. recovers
  2. recuperates
  3. heals
Verb
  • But grass recovers quickly and the story always disappears within days.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Ravens want to stay afloat while Lamar Jackson recovers from injury.
    — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of recovers
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  • At the end of the movie, Spidey recuperates, and Jean heads out of town (and possibly to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters upstate).
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Down the road, her old friend Nell Benefield recuperates from a bout with the flu.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of recuperates
Verb
  • Christian Science Perspective Instead of being full of burden and obligation, the activities of Churches of Christ, Scientist, are full of light that uplifts and heals.
    — Lynn Jackson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Mayo Clinic notes that a major goal after surgery is getting patients relatively comfortable, but some pain may remain as the body heals.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of heals

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“Convalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalesces. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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