RECOVERING Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

recovering 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of recovering

as in better

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verb

present participle of recover

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

Adjective

Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering. — 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

In another study published this year, researchers used a DMPU/ethylene glycol-potassium hydroxide system to completely convert PET in polyester/cotton blends at 70 degrees Celsius in 30 minutes, recovering TPA while preserving the cotton component. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 After recovering from the life-threatening illness, Hilton made the decision to relocate his family to Miami in June. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Fewer moviegoers And the industry's recovering box office numbers mask another issue — dollars are up, but attendance is down. — Bob Mondello, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Both women are lucky to be alive, as Gabriela had to get staples in her head for a cut and is still recovering from a leg injury stemming from the accident. — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 But for millions of people juggling demanding jobs, caring for children, recovering from injuries, managing chronic pain or simply trying to make it through another exhausting day, regular workouts aren't always realistic. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Schwarber wound up recovering from major surgery on his left knee in time to return for the World Series and help end a 108-year championship drought. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Another worker there, age 39, was shot in the leg and is recovering, police said. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Rescuers continued recovering bodies from the artisanal mining site in Zamboye, near the border with Cameroon, but local workers said the response lacked the equipment and expertise needed for a disaster of such scale. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovering

Adjective

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.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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.

— Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025

Definition of better

Verb

This moves you from reading an AI response to actively retrieving information, which is far more useful for remembering it.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
In one demonstration, the model was given separate examples of unzipping a pencil pouch and retrieving money from it.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrieving

Verb

The relative chart versus the SPX has improved as well, with NTR rebounding from trendline support and reclaiming its 40-week moving average (MA) in the ratio.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
China’s workhorse Long March rocket family appears to be rebounding quickly from a rare launch failure August 10.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebounding

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Nothing erases the toll of 12,000 steps quite like a 60-minute Herbal Bliss healing journey.

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Just north of One&Only, Rosewood Mandarina competes with its secluded suites and villas on Canalan Beach in Compostela; this wellness retreat focuses on nature and nurture, with healing rituals informed by the region’s Indigenous communities.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of healing

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Garments suitable for reuse can be repaired, resold or donated, while others must be sorted and potentially processed into recycling feedstock.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Operators must account for nuclear material to ensure it is not stolen or diverted, making accurate inventory measurements a central part of security at recycling facilities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of recycling

Adjective

The overperformers The NWSL doesn’t have a most improved player award.

— Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Jonah Savaiinaea has been one of camp’s most improved performers, and Patrick Paul and Aaron Brewer have the talent and makeup to become Pro Bowlers.

— Omar Kelly August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of improved

Verb

Now, the Rockaway Ocean Club will offer hotel rooms, a pool, and event spaces aimed at recapturing the spirit of the bathhouse's heyday nearly a century ago.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The first step in recapturing that kind of production is returning to the field.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of recapturing

Verb

Gold's been rallying even as the 10-year yield tests multiyear highs and real interest rates climb, which conventionally has been considered a negative for gold, a nonyielding asset.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Daniels turned heads by completing 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and rushed for a touchdown in his NFL preseason debut, rallying the Bucs to a 24-16 win.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026