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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
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.
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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
Because no one ever marks the sensitive item by itself, the difference in average counts between the groups recovers the share who acknowledge cheating while leaving every answer deniable.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
If a person recovers from the virus, there is also the chance the virus can hide out in certain parts of the body that are protected from the immune system — like in semen.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 May 2026
Hybrid systems that use gasoline and electric batteries to power the engine, regenerative braking that recovers energy when a car slows down, and energy recovery from exhaust heat all advanced through F1 before becoming common in everyday cars.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
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
Because no one ever marks the sensitive item by itself, the difference in average counts between the groups recovers the share who acknowledge cheating while leaving every answer deniable.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
If a person recovers from the virus, there is also the chance the virus can hide out in certain parts of the body that are protected from the immune system — like in semen.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 May 2026
Hybrid systems that use gasoline and electric batteries to power the engine, regenerative braking that recovers energy when a car slows down, and energy recovery from exhaust heat all advanced through F1 before becoming common in everyday cars.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovers
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At 22 years old, Wembanyama is the youngest player to lead his team in points per game and rebounds in a season when his team makes the NBA Finals.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 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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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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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The company is now moving into a different role, and the new role revives a conflict of interest that financial regulation usually works hard to keep apart.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 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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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 8 Jun. 2026.
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