as in recovering
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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 convalescing
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
In 2006, Raul Castro chose Valdés to lead the telecommunications ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel.
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Andrea Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
In 2006, Raúl Castro chose Valdés to lead the Telecommunications Ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel.
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Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
In 2006, Raul Castro chose Valdés to lead the telecommunications ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel.
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Andrea Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Verb
Following his hospital stay, Thompson is currently convalescing at home, WXIA reported.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalescing
Adjective
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.
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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.
Verb
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Two of the firefighters are now recovering at home and the third is expected to leave the hospital soon.
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There are also calls for assistance in recovering the bodies of the deceased from the rubble.
Adjective
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The school system received significant state and national praise for improved test scores.
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Lower operating costs and improved reliability Beyond environmental benefits, the firm cites significant economic advantages of electric haul trucks.
Verb
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Ella Hadley spent a while recuperating in France, then decided to keep travelling.
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Besides mentally taking a breath and physically recuperating, the three off-days also allowed the Wild to wrap their minds about playing a new opponent with a very different style than their first-round opponent, the Dallas Stars.
Adjective
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These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
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“Convalescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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