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
Only Ben Sheaf managed more than his six recoveries, too.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers capitalized on three Ducks turnovers, first a D’Angelo Ponds interception returned for a touchdown on the first play of the game and then two fumble recoveries that gave Indiana the ball deep in Oregon territory and led to two more touchdowns.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Now mostly retired, Whitten spent decades coordinating search-and-rescue efforts—and assisted in numerous recoveries—in California.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
At safety, the Gators lost three-year starter Jordan Castell but will return senior Bryce Thornton, a two-year starter who recorded 56 tackles and a team-leading six pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Among the most notable recoveries was a 1-year-old missing from Leon County, who was located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Only 26, Woolen is a former Pro Bowler with 11 career interceptions, four fumble recoveries, and 45 passes defensed in just three-and-a-half seasons.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Very poor recoveries expected Tuesday night with many wind prone areas remaining in the 12 to 25 percent range.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Police said the child and her mother are stable and expected to make full recoveries.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers capitalized on three Ducks turnovers, first a D’Angelo Ponds interception returned for a touchdown on the first play of the game and then two fumble recoveries that gave Indiana the ball deep in Oregon territory and led to two more touchdowns.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Now mostly retired, Whitten spent decades coordinating search-and-rescue efforts—and assisted in numerous recoveries—in California.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
At safety, the Gators lost three-year starter Jordan Castell but will return senior Bryce Thornton, a two-year starter who recorded 56 tackles and a team-leading six pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Among the most notable recoveries was a 1-year-old missing from Leon County, who was located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Only 26, Woolen is a former Pro Bowler with 11 career interceptions, four fumble recoveries, and 45 passes defensed in just three-and-a-half seasons.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Very poor recoveries expected Tuesday night with many wind prone areas remaining in the 12 to 25 percent range.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Police said the child and her mother are stable and expected to make full recoveries.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoveries
Noun
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The recent reclamations of Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones and Mac Jones give him something to strive for, anyway.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Writing in the aftermath of these feminist reclamations, Gregory Maguire opened his 1995 novel Wicked with the Witch airborne.—
Time,
Time,
21 Nov. 2025
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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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Not as a symbolic gesture, but as a legally binding framework that governs everything from tank retrievals to groundwater treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Dec. 2025
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Initiate contact on puck retrievals and use his six-foot-two, 202-pound frame to ward off the opponent.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Recoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoveries. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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