RECOVERS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

recovers

verb

present tense third-person singular of recover

as in regains

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 rebounds

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 heals

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 recycles

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 recovers The South China Morning Post reported that the line recovers more than 98 percent of the available cesium and over 95 percent of the rubidium. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 Evans fumbles at the 1 yard line and Brandon Paisley recovers it for Winter Park. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 With tourism providing roughly four in ten local jobs, leaders ask travelers to rebook to other Hawaiian islands rather than cancel trips outright, hoping to sustain Hawaii’s visitor economy as Kauai recovers. — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The world eventually recovers from the ordeal, but consequences of the virus linger for decades. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 Maybe Ponder turns into a legit starter, Jacas develops quickly and Landry recovers well. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Lyon said the defense was disappointed but would continue investigating the case while Walsh recovers from her wounds. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Max Carroll pops the runner, forces the fumble and recovers it. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson will join Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara at the judges’ table on the next episode, while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026

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Six months later, an internal AI assistant retrieves the ticket and tells a different team what to do.

— Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
In the highlight, Marshall retrieves the ball and oddly fires it back to the infield, fooling no one.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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The Followers of Christ sect believes that God heals the faithful and that life and death must be left to God’s divine will.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Even if Hubbard heals in time for Carolina’s opener against the Chicago Bears, the former Longhorn should tally notable numbers from the jump.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of heals

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The process, which recycles optical glass waste product, is a visceral and sensory practice, and speed and movement are key—malleable molten glass waits for no one.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Pothole Heroes uses an infrared asphalt restoration process that recycles existing pavement.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of recycles

Verb

The powertrain also recaptures waste energy; the ThermAssist heat management system boosts range by 7 percent and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the car by 40 percent.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Oh, there’s a pipe dream out there, all about a once-great player who recaptures the old magic, but that’s hardly the appropriate mood.

— Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of recaptures

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First Dakota Johnson revives the 2010s hipster uniform of ankle boots, a flannel, and slender jeans at the US Open.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026
The latest flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of revives

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The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of improves

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With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Consider how Children’s Health Defense, the organization Kennedy previously led, rallies people to its cause.

— Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026