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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
State Farm said in a statement on its website that the investigation is a distraction from its efforts to help fire victims recover.
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Michael Copley, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
The gift arrives as the organization recovers from years of management turmoil and layoffs following rapid growth that strained its infrastructure.
—Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Cold protection depends on hydrangea type, since bigleaf varieties need insulation, while panicle and smooth types recover easily.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Police recovered the body of a woman from the water in the 3100 block of South Lake Shore Drive on the city’s South Side just before noon, authorities said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Michael Copley, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
The gift arrives as the organization recovers from years of management turmoil and layoffs following rapid growth that strained its infrastructure.
—Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Cold protection depends on hydrangea type, since bigleaf varieties need insulation, while panicle and smooth types recover easily.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Police recovered the body of a woman from the water in the 3100 block of South Lake Shore Drive on the city’s South Side just before noon, authorities said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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Now, the family is focused on helping her regain strength and mobility.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Janowski and forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu led the Tommies in rebounding, with five boards apiece.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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But Southern Miss' combination of outside shooting and size on the interior proved too much for Texas State (7-9, 3-3 in Sun Belt), who were out-rebounded 47 to 34.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Creative expression as a path to healing Art therapy offers a similar reset, focusing on expression rather than outcomes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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To address the issue the team created a new epoxy resin that can be reprocessed and chemically recycled, while also being flame-retardant and straightforward to manufacture.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The lymphatic system picks up the lymph (and other bacteria, waste, and toxins) and carries it away to be cleaned and recycled to prevent your body from swelling.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rescuers retrieved eight people alive and were searching for the missing still trapped after a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsed on them in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bassett, Rinna and Rausch had to retrieve the cards, discuss who to murder and burn it in the breakfast room.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The biotech company rallied 13%, adding to a 30% rally in the previous session that was sparked by strong guidance for its bladder cancer drug Anktiva.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half and 13 in the third quarter before rallying for a 119-114 win at the Kaseya Center.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rourke was served with notice of eviction in December, with the landlords also looking to recapture $59,100 in unpaid rent for 2025.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that Houck earned his first career All-Star nod in 2024 but will have a long road to recovery to recapture that form upon taking the mound again in 2027.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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