as in reclamations
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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Recent Examples of recoveries
Learning From Last Season For midfielders and forwards, recoveries are also counted as a defensive contribution.
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And the joy was evident on Nestor’s face when Kingsbury was talking to media members about Kingsbury’s two fumble recoveries — with one returned for a TD — against Northwestern State.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
The data is expected to look at false positive rates, arrests, firearm recoveries and the differences in outcomes between ShotSpotter and traditional 911 calls.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Both players made remarkable recoveries.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
By choosing political loyalty over the safety of millions of Americans, these Republicans—many of whom have active disasters in their districts and states—ensure that future disasters will bring greater loss of life, longer recoveries, and deeper suffering.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Studies have shown that families with doula support report smoother recoveries, stronger confidence in caring for their newborns, and fewer complications.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And the joy was evident on Nestor’s face when Kingsbury was talking to media members about Kingsbury’s two fumble recoveries — with one returned for a TD — against Northwestern State.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
The data is expected to look at false positive rates, arrests, firearm recoveries and the differences in outcomes between ShotSpotter and traditional 911 calls.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Both players made remarkable recoveries.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
By choosing political loyalty over the safety of millions of Americans, these Republicans—many of whom have active disasters in their districts and states—ensure that future disasters will bring greater loss of life, longer recoveries, and deeper suffering.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Studies have shown that families with doula support report smoother recoveries, stronger confidence in caring for their newborns, and fewer complications.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoveries
recaptures
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Just as the first film surprised and charmed with its heart, zippy sense of humor, and standout lead performances, Freakier Friday recaptures and strengthens the magic.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Recoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoveries. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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