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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
Tightening payment terms and following up earlier often recovers more cash than any new business would.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
On Falcon 9 launches, the company recovers the booster and payload fairings but tosses the upper stage, which puts a floor under how cheap each launch can get.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Patients may not know the warning signs that should prompt urgent care—such as very heavy bleeding, severe cramping, fever, or feeling faint—or what is considered normal as the body recovers.
—Dara Kass, Time, 9 June 2026
The Giants didn’t have a true backup infielder after moving Casey Schmitt to left field while Heliot Ramos recovers from a moderate quad strain, and Christian Koss is on the IL with Sacramento.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Mbiya will have an opportunity to showcase himself as Reeves recovers from injury.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The perfect addition to low-maintenance plantings, annual vinca doesn't require deadheading, tolerates some neglect, and often recovers from drought.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
It's been a busy season for Camp Pendleton, and for Lala (Mariel Molino) in particular, who recovers from the harrowing car crash at the end of season 1 only to endure a scandal that forces her to consider entering witness protection and leaving young Gibbs (Austin Stowell) behind.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
New general manager Ian Cunningham said Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job after Penix recovers.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
On Falcon 9 launches, the company recovers the booster and payload fairings but tosses the upper stage, which puts a floor under how cheap each launch can get.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Patients may not know the warning signs that should prompt urgent care—such as very heavy bleeding, severe cramping, fever, or feeling faint—or what is considered normal as the body recovers.
—Dara Kass, Time, 9 June 2026
The Giants didn’t have a true backup infielder after moving Casey Schmitt to left field while Heliot Ramos recovers from a moderate quad strain, and Christian Koss is on the IL with Sacramento.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Mbiya will have an opportunity to showcase himself as Reeves recovers from injury.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The perfect addition to low-maintenance plantings, annual vinca doesn't require deadheading, tolerates some neglect, and often recovers from drought.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
It's been a busy season for Camp Pendleton, and for Lala (Mariel Molino) in particular, who recovers from the harrowing car crash at the end of season 1 only to endure a scandal that forces her to consider entering witness protection and leaving young Gibbs (Austin Stowell) behind.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
New general manager Ian Cunningham said Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job after Penix recovers.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovers
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Jack goes back inside, successfully retrieves the pup, and emerges from the blazing home.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The Lake County registrar’s office also delivers and retrieves ballots upon request to voters who are homebound or staying in medical facilities, including hospitals or care homes.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Those clutch rebounds in big moments will be the key to this.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Because when an encounter — with a lover, a friend, a stranger or a new film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi — takes you to a place that transforms you, enlarges you and heals the hairline cracks where all the hope keeps leaking out, there is no such thing as too long spent there.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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As the regular market heals, FAIR Plan pricing must become actuarially sound as already required by law to lead customers towards better and cheaper coverage in the regular market.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The property investor, which tends to be a high-net-worth individual or family office, gets a high-rent tenant plus major depreciation deductions, while the operator recycles capital into expansion.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Experiments fail often, but the system learns quickly because entry is cheap, exit is tolerated, and capital recycles rapidly.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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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
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While not a full-fledged continuation of the fantastic action show Lycoris Recoil, this series of shorts recaptures the other half of the 2022 girls-with-guns series.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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The L'Oréal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hair Serum is a thickening, hydrating styling product that revives thin, limp, dry hair almost instantly.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The effort to establish a West Coast coal export terminal revives a fight that has played out repeatedly in recent years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Analysts see more upside to earnings and valuation as the economy improves and FedEx’s network integration progresses.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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About 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week improves blood flow, lowers stress and supports collagen production, per the Skinspan roadmap.—
Allison Palmer
June 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.—
Garrett Kennell,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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“Recovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovers. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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