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as in retrieving
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 rebounding
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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as in healing
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 recycling
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 recovering
Talene Appleton,
Men's Health,
31 Jan. 2023
She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
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San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2022
Instead of ignoring that muscle or ligament strain, see a qualified health care provider and expect to spend a few weeks to a month or more recovering, depending on the severity of the injury, your age and other factors.
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Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
10 Aug. 2022
Your Socialist Government spending flooded a recovering post COVID economy and created inflation!
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Mark Heim | [email protected],
al,
8 June 2022
The Omaha police officer shot twice by a shoplifting suspect at Nebraska’s largest mall Friday is stable and recovering, police announced Saturday.
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Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2021
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
There are also calls for assistance in recovering the bodies of the deceased from the rubble.
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Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Lawren, who plays varsity basketball, is still recovering from bruises to her shoulder, arm and back according to the notice.
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Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
In this week’s episode, Carter is recovering from drinking too much at the 10-Petal’s anniversary party, which makes his first day of work at the ranch difficult.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Feek posted on Substack on Thursday evening that his daughter had had the procedure and was recovering in the ICU with him and his wife Rebecca, Indiana's stepmom, by her side.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Health officials said the individual was hospitalized locally and is recovering at home.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Acceptance is a huge part of recovering from breakups.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering.
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Talene Appleton,
Men's Health,
31 Jan. 2023
She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2022
Instead of ignoring that muscle or ligament strain, see a qualified health care provider and expect to spend a few weeks to a month or more recovering, depending on the severity of the injury, your age and other factors.
—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
10 Aug. 2022
Your Socialist Government spending flooded a recovering post COVID economy and created inflation!
—
Mark Heim | [email protected],
al,
8 June 2022
The Omaha police officer shot twice by a shoplifting suspect at Nebraska’s largest mall Friday is stable and recovering, police announced Saturday.
—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2021
Verb
Two of the firefighters are now recovering at home and the third is expected to leave the hospital soon.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
There are also calls for assistance in recovering the bodies of the deceased from the rubble.
—
Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Lawren, who plays varsity basketball, is still recovering from bruises to her shoulder, arm and back according to the notice.
—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
In this week’s episode, Carter is recovering from drinking too much at the 10-Petal’s anniversary party, which makes his first day of work at the ranch difficult.
—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Feek posted on Substack on Thursday evening that his daughter had had the procedure and was recovering in the ICU with him and his wife Rebecca, Indiana's stepmom, by her side.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Health officials said the individual was hospitalized locally and is recovering at home.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Acceptance is a huge part of recovering from breakups.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovering
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.
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Putting the pilot aboard an inbound ship or retrieving them from an outbound one must take place between the ship and a pilot boat while at sea.
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In their statement, police said the footage shows Orr reaching into his waistband and retrieving a firearm, prompting the group to disperse and flee.
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Dallas was the big mover, rebounding from their inexplicable last place showing in Austin to get back into playoff position.
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Dallas didn't get many second chances, with the Aces winning the rebounding battle 35-24.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients to the soil.
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Broader circular economy Beyond recycling coal waste, China is eyeing a broader circular economy to overhaul its construction material supply.
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The school system received significant state and national praise for improved test scores.
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Lower operating costs and improved reliability Beyond environmental benefits, the firm cites significant economic advantages of electric haul trucks.
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Combat robots are even recapturing territory without putting soldiers at risk.
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The band members chatted with The Times about recapturing the effortless essence of their immortal beach-ready sound and looking forward to a second chance to chase an endless summer.
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Early in its founding in New York City in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advocated for the city's horses, rallying against overloading the horse carts and supplying the animals with drinking water.
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The South Florida community — home to the largest Venezuelan diaspora in the United States — is rallying to deliver humanitarian aid to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated the country Wednesday evening.
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“Recovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovering. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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