Synonyms of recovery

recovery

noun

ri-ˈkə-və-rē 

1

as in reclamation

the act or process of getting something back

the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reclamation
• recapture
• retrieval
• rescue
• repossession
• recoupment
• replenishment
• recruitment
• redemption

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loss
• misplacement

2

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitation
• rehab
• healing
• comeback
• recuperation
• convalescence
• mending
• survival
• revival
• resuscitation
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decline
• deterioration
• failing
• degeneration
• sinking
• weakening
• worsening
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• wilting
• wasting (away)
• languishing
• withering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recovery

Scorpio Scorpio, your nervous system and core could use recovery and attention. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

High-intensity interval training and long-duration intense cardio spike cortisol significantly, and doing them too often without recovery can keep the hormone elevated, but rest and frequency matter more than avoidance. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

As such disasters intensify, international climate adaptation and disaster preparedness aid programs have been slashed, leaving countries facing billions of dollars in avoidable damage and dwindling recovery funds. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Cowell’s recovery will keep him from the season 21 finale, with British social media star KSI filling the guest-judge seat alongside Mandel, Vergara and Mel B for the finale. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026