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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
Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
The Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded and recovering service members and veterans from around the world.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Ann Arbor neighborhoods are still recovering from early Wednesday morning's tornado.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Philly, meanwhile, will be playing at a significant disadvantage as Joel Embiid sits while recovering from an emergency appendectomy.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Lew, who is recovering from an ACL tear, will likely slip to the fourth round.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The report also notes that Haiti is still recovering from last year’s Hurricane Melissa, which caused torrential rain, flooding, landslides and destruction across the southern and west regions of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Several nations on the continent are only just recovering from a post-pandemic shock that sent debt burdens soaring, and inflationary pressures set off by the war in the Middle East now risk unfurling that progress.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The two freshman goalies were terrific, with Hicks recovering from a scary collision with Malcom Spence early in the third.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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
Those injuries compounded a rotation that was already without Justin Steele, who is recovering from elbow surgery last season and is expected back early in the summer, and depth option Jordan Wicks, who is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Iowa on Saturday.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
The Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded and recovering service members and veterans from around the world.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Ann Arbor neighborhoods are still recovering from early Wednesday morning's tornado.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Philly, meanwhile, will be playing at a significant disadvantage as Joel Embiid sits while recovering from an emergency appendectomy.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Lew, who is recovering from an ACL tear, will likely slip to the fourth round.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The report also notes that Haiti is still recovering from last year’s Hurricane Melissa, which caused torrential rain, flooding, landslides and destruction across the southern and west regions of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Several nations on the continent are only just recovering from a post-pandemic shock that sent debt burdens soaring, and inflationary pressures set off by the war in the Middle East now risk unfurling that progress.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The two freshman goalies were terrific, with Hicks recovering from a scary collision with Malcom Spence early in the third.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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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The China National Space Administration, in contrast, has spent the past few years landing rovers on the far side of the moon and retrieving moon rocks for study.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Failing to establish and maintain effective methods to identify and evaluate hazards related to retrieving, transporting, storing, and handling explosive ordnance, including grenades.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers lost the rebounding battle 44-35 (and surrendered 21 offensive boards), but Deandre Ayton proved a force in the paint with 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting and 11 rebounds.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bridges has happily accepted the schematic change, which consists of him exploiting mismatches, rebounding, and recognizing when to step up versus defer to teammates.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s attack on Leo coincided with the president posting an image appearing to depict him in the form of Jesus seemingly healing a very ill man with the power of his touch.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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State hospitals, especially those that treat difficult mental health patients, are not abstract healing environments untouchable by reality.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Using coffee grounds helps the environment by recycling waste while supporting healthy plant growth.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 Apr. 2026
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The only property owners who received trash/recycling services for free were those who somehow avoided paying property taxes.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Corey Day saw his streak of eight straight top 10s end with a 12th-place finish after rallying from an accident on Lap 101 and subsequent flat tire.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday morning, parents and students joined hundreds of striking teachers rallying at Little Lake Park in Santa Fe Springs.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Last month, the Senate passed a bill 89-10 aimed at improving housing affordability, following the House of Representatives’ passage of a narrower version earlier this year.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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The biotech company soared nearly 30% on the back of positive Phase 2 data , which showed that the company’s CAR T treatment showed improved eradication of cancer cells in lymphoma patients.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Recovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovering. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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