1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
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Recent Examples of recovery
The mayor's declaration asks for recovery help under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Police said the officer is expected to make a full recovery.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026
The decision, Boone said, wasn’t just about giving extra rest to Cole, who returned last month after a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
That history helps explain why Toronto is likely to be cautious with the recovery process.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Police said the officer is expected to make a full recovery.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026
The decision, Boone said, wasn’t just about giving extra rest to Cole, who returned last month after a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
That history helps explain why Toronto is likely to be cautious with the recovery process.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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Finding a few younger reclamation projects who hit, the way the Pittsburgh Penguins did last year with players like Ryan Shea, will be important.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Others saw reclamation projects turn into success stories.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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The bird could be supervised by or picked up by a wildlife rehabilitation or discover center, or could make its way back south in another storm, the two concluded.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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