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as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
after fishing around in the garbage for 10 minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys
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as in to rebound
to regain a former or normal state
after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover and pull off a victory
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as in to heal
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
I see you're recovering well from the accident
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Recent Examples of recover
Even after the shutdown ends, air travel may take several days to fully recover as airlines reposition aircraft and crews.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Bailey has since spoken with the Superintendent and said the investigation is still ongoing, with no other firearms have been recovered since then.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
With these gains, both indexes recovered nearly all of last week's losses.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
While most patients recover, the disease remains one of the leading causes of death among young children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Bailey has since spoken with the Superintendent and said the investigation is still ongoing, with no other firearms have been recovered since then.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
With these gains, both indexes recovered nearly all of last week's losses.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
While most patients recover, the disease remains one of the leading causes of death among young children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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If Ward is able to regain his All-Pro form, that would give Indianapolis one of the fiercest cornerback trios in the league with Ward and Gardner on the outside, along with 2021 Pro Bowler Kenny Moore II starting in the slot.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Estimates vary, but it’s believed that more than 80% of people who lose a substantial amount of weight regain it within five years.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Packers look to rebound from an embarrassing loss to the Carolina Panthers at home last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The poor rebounding continued a worrisome trend.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like the Rudy Giuliani mayoralty, but sort of impotent in ruthlessness, the Adams administration has loved to identify a scourge, an opportunity to conjure existential threats of social breakdown that the mayor’s office can then claim to heal.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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With over 22 years of experience as a professional coach and spiritual facilitator, Oana has helped thousands of women awaken to their feminine power, heal emotional wounds, and experience deep joy, intimacy, and purpose.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the past, some efforts have already been made to recycle glass fiber.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Each denim item incorporates 20 percent recycled cotton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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In aerial footage shared by ABC affiliate KABC, crew members can be seen attempting to retrieve the victim’s body from the tall tree.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mizuho’s $500 price target implies that shares of Domino’s could rally 25% from their Friday close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the third quarter, Thomas tried to rally the Panthers.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Following Monday night’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 6-2, tying for second place in the Western Conference.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One way the company is hoping to improve performance is by lowering the inventory.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stockton was a campaign strategist for Joe Arpaio, a former Arizona sheriff who this month lost a primary bid to recapture his old post.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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