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
On Sunday, Gomes provided updates on both of their recoveries.
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Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
This puts a premium on range, payload, and onboard computing power, all while surviving the stresses of carrier launches and recoveries at sea.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
No arrests were announced along with the vehicle recoveries.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Brady this season corralled 73 receptions for 1,214 yards and 17 touchdowns, while registering 67 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two defensive scores.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Less than 10% of research has been dedicated to studying female athletes, leaving women in sports without answers on how some of the most basic physiological differences leave them open to injury or longer recoveries.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Though fumble recoveries are mostly about good fortune, the process of freeing the ball can often be technique-driven.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Smith, who has played 47 games for Miami over five years, had 32 tackles and two fumble recoveries in 265 defensive snaps this past season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Historically, major asset cycles often see five or more years of correction or stagnation, followed by slow recoveries.
—Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
This puts a premium on range, payload, and onboard computing power, all while surviving the stresses of carrier launches and recoveries at sea.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
No arrests were announced along with the vehicle recoveries.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Brady this season corralled 73 receptions for 1,214 yards and 17 touchdowns, while registering 67 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two defensive scores.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Less than 10% of research has been dedicated to studying female athletes, leaving women in sports without answers on how some of the most basic physiological differences leave them open to injury or longer recoveries.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Though fumble recoveries are mostly about good fortune, the process of freeing the ball can often be technique-driven.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Smith, who has played 47 games for Miami over five years, had 32 tackles and two fumble recoveries in 265 defensive snaps this past season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Historically, major asset cycles often see five or more years of correction or stagnation, followed by slow recoveries.
—Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoveries
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 25 Feb. 2026.
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