as in recuperating
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 Synonyms for convalescing
Verb
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025 -
On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With Hunter playing both sides of the ball, expect his presence to give Thomas better opportunities without the risk of Hunter emerging as the new WR1.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Xiao He was also asked about his opinions on the recuperating India-China ties, but refused to comment.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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All-Star guard Dejounte Murray is still on the mend from an Achilles tendon tear, All-Defensive wing Herbert Jones is recovering from a shoulder surgery, and swingman Trey Murphy III is also recuperating from a shoulder surgery of his own.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Biglari’s vision for Steak ‘n Shake was to revitalize the ailing brand by implementing tighter cost controls, improved service, and a more entrepreneurial mindset.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Earlier studies have linked the cocoa compounds to improved memory and protecting against type 2 diabetes, while others – including research published in 2016, 2019 and 2023 – have specifically investigated whether cocoa flavanols could reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in older adults.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Convalescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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