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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Brown, who’s posted career-best numbers while co-star Jayson Tatum recovers from Achilles surgery, was ruled out with low back spasms.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The gift arrives as the organization recovers from years of management turmoil and layoffs following rapid growth that strained its infrastructure.—
Thalia Beaty,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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As Daniel recuperates in Spain, Cherry tries to move on with her life.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Skin heals, styles evolve, and not every aesthetic choice needs to be treated like a crisis.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Convalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalesces. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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