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 Commanders now face the prospect of playing at least one game and probably more with Mariota, and perhaps another quarterback, while Daniels recovers. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 To be sure, Bespoke data shows the S & P 500 eventually recovers. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Fortunately, that syrupy aside is a low point from which the album fairly quickly recovers. — Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 As Jalen Coker recovers this week from a twisted ankle sustained against the Bears, Metchie has taken more receiver reps at practice. — Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 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 Colton Zak makes four tackles with two sacks and recovers a fumble during Wauconda’s 49-8 Northern Lake County Conference win over North Chicago. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 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

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Verb

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

Definition of retrieves

Verb

The report offers less clarity on what happens if volume rebounds, or how quickly its work on cotton, water, chemicals and factory conditions can move beyond pilots and frameworks.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Rachel Banham contributed 11 points and four rebounds off the bench.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebounds

Verb

Shaheed is the third (at best) option in the passing game of a run-first team that will be rolling out a backup under center until Sam Darnold’s butt heals (true story).

— Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of heals

Verb

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

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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

Verb

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

Verb

Portland drops to 7-4-3 at home, while Atlanta United improves to 3-7-4 on the road.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Markets still are developing despite cautious interest Even as perennial grain development steadily improves and more farmers sign on to grow it, there still are issues with consumer interest, federal support and research infrastructure.

— Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 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