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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
Unlike some players who choose to recover from injuries away from their teams, Tatum worked out daily at the Celtics’ training facility, attended meetings and film sessions, and sat on the bench for nearly every game, home and road.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
State leaders say the economy could take months, if not years, to recover.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The center cleared the puck, recovered it on the ricochet and scored his 14th of the season for a 1-0 lead.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The body of a dead man was recovered along the Red Hook shoreline in Brooklyn Saturday afternoon.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
State leaders say the economy could take months, if not years, to recover.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The center cleared the puck, recovered it on the ricochet and scored his 14th of the season for a 1-0 lead.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The body of a dead man was recovered along the Red Hook shoreline in Brooklyn Saturday afternoon.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the most popular exercise may be the skid recovery course, where drivers learn how to regain control when a car slides.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Being able to rebound and go and then also the throw-aheads to him.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And another freshman, forward Jaden Vance, has stepped up recently (25 points, 13 rebounds off bench over last three games).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now the tiny owl has to heal and is in a wrap for the time being.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The candidates are already emphasizing unity, though healing divisions from the primary may take time.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The cocoa extraction process in the building used and recycled the propane in a closed system.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The story follows Craig’s return to Ukraine to retrieve his brother’s body, which forces him to confront survivor’s guilt, unresolved childhood trauma, and the cost of choosing life over legacy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Video retrieved from a doorbell camera showed an armed man in a mask and gloves approaching the property on a couple of occasions prior to the 84-year-old matriarch’s apparent abduction.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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After Williams rallied in the second set to tie it, the 23-year-old Parry, ranked 111th in the world, took control and cruised in the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter in your 3rd House of Discourse backs you up, so a thoughtful chat with a teammate can rally useful support by explaining who does what.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Appriss surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and found that 90 percent would still shop again after receiving a warning about abusive returns—indicating an opportunity to recapture revenue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Angels lineup that lost some power with the trade of Taylor Ward needs Trout to recapture at least some of his form at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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