PULLING ROUND Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling round

verb

present participle of pull round, chiefly British

as in recovering

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness after a week without any relapses, it became clear that she would pull round eventually

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Brooks, who is recovering from back-to-back ACL injuries, took a kick return rep midway through practice and seemingly tripped with his momentum taking him head-first into rookie linebacker Jackson Kuwatch’s ankles.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
The key thing when recovering from a mistake at work is to follow up with a verbal status report.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of recovering

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That could prove to be true after all thanks to the improbable return of Owens, who shocked the world by coming back just a year and a half after what appeared to be career-ending neck surgery.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Bosa didn’t appear hindered while coming back from the knee injury, his third ACL tear dating back to high school.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

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People making folk music around the world have a nonprofit based in Kansas City to thank for improving their odds of scoring a Grammy Award next year.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Instead, every renovation must navigate a delicate balance between improving the fan experience and preserving the architectural integrity of one of the nation's few National Historic Landmarks dedicated to sports.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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