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
Other cases produced substantial recoveries in antitrust and wage-fixing matters, and the firm has brought many first-of-its-kind cases applying class-action law to new and emerging areas.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Smith was a rotational linebacker last year, ending the season with 31 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Smith finished the season with 31 tackles, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and six quarterback pressures.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Browner finished his career with 37 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Brooklyn’s leaders in loose ball recoveries this month are Saraf with seven, Nic Claxton with six and Chaney Johnson with five.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Calling in the giants Bill’s Towing and Recovery was called in for the job, bringing two machines that aren’t used for everyday recoveries.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
The stern was the targeted for major artifact recoveries from 1998 to 2002, including the removal of the engine, propeller, and turret for preservation at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Williams finished with 12 career interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, along with two fumble recoveries and 306 tackles.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Smith was a rotational linebacker last year, ending the season with 31 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Smith finished the season with 31 tackles, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and six quarterback pressures.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Browner finished his career with 37 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Brooklyn’s leaders in loose ball recoveries this month are Saraf with seven, Nic Claxton with six and Chaney Johnson with five.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Calling in the giants Bill’s Towing and Recovery was called in for the job, bringing two machines that aren’t used for everyday recoveries.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
The stern was the targeted for major artifact recoveries from 1998 to 2002, including the removal of the engine, propeller, and turret for preservation at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Williams finished with 12 career interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, along with two fumble recoveries and 306 tackles.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoveries
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Thanks to reclamations like Mary Gabriel’s book Ninth Street Women and retrospectives of their work, Lee and Elaine are better known today as artists than artists’ wives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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Chater, at the time, spearheaded one of the earliest land reclamations along Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, which eventually became the city’s Central business district.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Decades after Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata helped enshrine a plucky Nova Scotian orphan in the minds of Japanese and international audiences, a new Anne of Green Gables adaptation recaptures that story’s appeal.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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One victim had been hoisted out by a California Highway Patrol helicopter earlier Saturday, but high winds prevented it from continuing the retrievals.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to All Three Zones tracking data, Power leads the team in defensive zone retrievals leading to exits per 60 minutes of ice time.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Recoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoveries. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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