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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
Florida’s captain, who holds the franchise’s career records for games played (804), goals (286), assists (496) and points (782) among other categories, remained optimistic about his recovery.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The injured officer was taken to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, officials said.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Much of Wilson’s work explores seed advocacy, food sovereignty, social justice and cultural recovery, according to her website.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The injured officer was taken to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, officials said.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Much of Wilson’s work explores seed advocacy, food sovereignty, social justice and cultural recovery, according to her website.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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Then a reclamation project at the end of a disappointing 2024 campaign.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The two key solutions were to hire Bora Milutinović, a jovially unintelligible coach with a history of reclamation projects, and to launch a nearly two-year residency training camp in Orange County.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In one air strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre last week, 400 people were killed, according to Afghan officials.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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