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as in retrieved
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 rebounded
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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to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
I see you're recovering well from the accident
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as in recycled
to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product
the process of recovering aluminum from old cans
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Recent Examples of recovered
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Forensics experts are still working to identify the recovered remains, and detectives are notifying the families affected.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
That comes out to roughly $72 in recovered funds per employee, according to the controller’s office’s latest employment figures.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Cops released a photo of the recovered blade.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Both men also shot down speculation that another slew of recovered bodies were connected.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
The next day, authorities used an exposition hall at Sacramento’s Cal Expo fairgrounds to process and catalog the recovered merchandise.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
The recovered materials are reused in battery cell production, keeping transport distances short and avoiding the wastage of raw materials.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
The recovered water with oil is still being treated and processed.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss recovered, and a layup by Latasha Lattimore put the Rebels up 66-61.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Dallas Police Central Business District officers recovered 39 bags of crack cocaine during an arrest Tuesday.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Police recovered a weapon from the scene, which was later determined to be a shard of a broken toilet seat, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Visitors can tour a reconstructed lodge and view recovered artifacts in the park museum as well as hike, fish, and watch for wildlife.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Investigators reviewed video evidence and recovered the aircraft's black box to learn more about the horrific accident.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
And there are several theories about the disappearances — including one based on the writings of a recovered artifact — none of them proven.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Forensics experts are still working to identify the recovered remains, and detectives are notifying the families affected.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
That comes out to roughly $72 in recovered funds per employee, according to the controller’s office’s latest employment figures.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Cops released a photo of the recovered blade.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Both men also shot down speculation that another slew of recovered bodies were connected.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
The next day, authorities used an exposition hall at Sacramento’s Cal Expo fairgrounds to process and catalog the recovered merchandise.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
The recovered materials are reused in battery cell production, keeping transport distances short and avoiding the wastage of raw materials.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
The recovered water with oil is still being treated and processed.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
Over $11,000 in Ulta Beauty items have been recovered by Carroll County police officers, following a regional theft scheme.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss recovered, and a layup by Latasha Lattimore put the Rebels up 66-61.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Dallas Police Central Business District officers recovered 39 bags of crack cocaine during an arrest Tuesday.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Police recovered a weapon from the scene, which was later determined to be a shard of a broken toilet seat, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Visitors can tour a reconstructed lodge and view recovered artifacts in the park museum as well as hike, fish, and watch for wildlife.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Investigators reviewed video evidence and recovered the aircraft's black box to learn more about the horrific accident.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovered
Adjective
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The album is already available to be pre-saved.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In her case, the concern trolling seemed to come largely from fans and bystanders, who questioned the safety of skiing competitively after 40 and on a repaired knee.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Other services offered are liftoff and recovery options that are paired with ocean splashdowns in which clients can send memorial capsules into orbit that are then retrieved to be retained as heirlooms and keepsakes.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Carmelo coached, Kiyan practiced and La La rebounded.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Oluchi Okananwa scored a career-high 34 points, and Maryland rebounded from its first loss of the season, beating Indiana.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Many of the physical injuries have healed.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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His leg isn’t fully healed; even after eight months, the wound is still there.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But waste diversion rates — the amount of garbage being recycled instead of dumped in landfills — remain stubbornly low.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cerdier added that Turkey is slowing down due to Asian competitors, while Western Europe is likely to remain stable, focusing on premium, sustainable and recycled denim rather than volume.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The project forms part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for TREMS, which brings together scientists, industry, and government partners to turn reclaimed waste into high-value materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The modern structure has been decked out in reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, resulting in a rustic feel.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kardashian, Close and the other All’s Fair stars have rallied fan support.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Akamai Technologies — The cloud security stock rallied 11% on better-than-expected third-quarter earnings .—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovered. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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