convalesces

present tense third-person singular of convalesce

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalesces
Verb
  • Although Gilgeous-Alexander gains a step on a drive, Sarr recovers enough to block Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup attempt.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • That’ll drain savings more quickly and leave fewer assets to generate returns when the market recovers.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As Daniel recuperates in Spain, Cherry tries to move on with her life.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The 2025 season could be the same, unless Browning can step up and completely lead while Burrow heals.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The glue is also biodegradable, meaning the body absorbs it as the bone heals, so no second surgery is needed to remove implants.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Convalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalesces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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