CONVALESCES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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While the high-traffic Everest climbing season is over, Nepal is in the midst of its prime autumn trekking season, even as the country recovers from a devastating monsoon period that included deadly late-August flash floods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Bertha and George Russell remain at odds, as George recovers from being shot by a malcontent and continues to unfairly blame Bertha for everything that’s gone wrong in his perpetual quest to become the most powerful man in New York.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 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

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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

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