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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
However, a bye week should have allowed some time for rest and recovery and the finality aspect of the Super Bowl should allow the unit to empty the tank and have its best game of the season.
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Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
During his hospital stay, Helms Shipley said doctors were initially concerned her husband would require multiple skin grafts on his arms, legs and hands, which could have significantly extended his recovery.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Bone broth after a workout can support muscle recovery.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
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Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
During his hospital stay, Helms Shipley said doctors were initially concerned her husband would require multiple skin grafts on his arms, legs and hands, which could have significantly extended his recovery.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Bone broth after a workout can support muscle recovery.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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And yet, is such a reclamation even possible after one has been annexed or occupied?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones have both recently become successful reclamation projects with new teams and new coaches.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Because of his young age, he was tried as a juvenile, where prison sentences are much shorter than adult court and the justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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