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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.
—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 | Mheim@al.com, 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
Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Two were recovering at a hospital.
—Darrell Smith
updated February 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Authorities have told the families the mission has moved from rescuing people to recovering bodies, Moon said during a news conference.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The move was expected because Hill, who played for the Chiefs from 2016-‘21 before being traded to the Dolphins, is recovering from a terrible knee injury.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Irving was ruled out for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday to continue recovering from his torn ACL suffered last March.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Eleven years later, the bay is still recovering.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
After recovering from a crash in rough conditions, Austria’s Stefan Rettenegger and Johannes Lamparter secured bronze.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Theater-going is recovering post-COVID.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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 | Mheim@al.com, 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
Fey and Carlock’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a black comedy about a woman recovering from years of abuse at the hands of a cult-leader captor, isn’t exactly topping my 2026 rewatch list.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Two were recovering at a hospital.
—Darrell Smith
updated February 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Authorities have told the families the mission has moved from rescuing people to recovering bodies, Moon said during a news conference.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The move was expected because Hill, who played for the Chiefs from 2016-‘21 before being traded to the Dolphins, is recovering from a terrible knee injury.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Irving was ruled out for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday to continue recovering from his torn ACL suffered last March.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Eleven years later, the bay is still recovering.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
After recovering from a crash in rough conditions, Austria’s Stefan Rettenegger and Johannes Lamparter secured bronze.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Theater-going is recovering post-COVID.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 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.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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That work includes the challenging effort of retrieving any additional images of the suspect from the backend of Guthrie’s video security system, the official said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Duke won the rebounding battle 41-28 as Michigan settled for too many one-and-done perimeter shots, going 6 of 25 from 3-point range.—
Ben Nuckols,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Virginia is one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the nation, and Miami limited the Cavaliers to four offensive rebounds.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fiery Mars leaps into a supportive sextile to healing Chiron, encouraging us to make the first move in mending strained bonds of any type.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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How Florida’s Statute of Limitations Shapes a Claim Most people focus on healing first.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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This structure would allow manufacturers, waste collectors, and materials recoverers to shift from competition to partnership, sharing profits more equitably and making recycling financially sustainable long‑term.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reusing vessels for everyday products has advantages over recycling single-use packages, as long as people follow a thoughtful approach, according to experts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Video shared Sunday and verified by NBC News shows students rallying during a protest in Shariff University in Tehran.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Lone Star Five have been crisscrossing the state, rallying the faithful and encouraging them to nudge friends, family and neighbors to cast ballots before early voting ends Friday.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jones will be a critical figure in improving USC’s interior and developing Stewart.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The company will also introduce the HONOR Magic V6, its next-generation foldable smartphone, which emphasizes improved durability, a larger battery, and an even slimmer profile.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Oats contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber associated with improved cholesterol levels.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Recovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovering. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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