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
Over the weekend, Cline shared an update on her recovery.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Because of her physical state, her recovery could take months.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Then known as Richmond Unified, the district lost control to the state in 1990 due to financial instability and took on a $29 million loan to help its recovery.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Fire and Medical Authority was being assisted by the Surprise Fire Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in the recovery operation.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Because of her physical state, her recovery could take months.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Then known as Richmond Unified, the district lost control to the state in 1990 due to financial instability and took on a $29 million loan to help its recovery.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Fire and Medical Authority was being assisted by the Surprise Fire Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in the recovery operation.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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And while Arthur Kaliyev makes a fine bottom-six reclamation project, his draft pedigree as a dangerous scorer never fully materialized at this level.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reclamation of coffee Other business owners are working to honor coffee’s African roots and increase interest among Black consumers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Vicki Miller was given an 80-day jail sentence, with 60 days suspended, placed on probation for four years in which she's required to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete mental health assessments, and ordered to complete an animal rehabilitation program.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Harry’s visit was to promote the work of the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) to celebrate the recovery and rehabilitation of the thousands of veterans there who have suffered life-changing injuries since the war started.—
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4 Oct. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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