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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
The company achieved a 58 percent reduction in water intensity, mainly driven by process optimization, increase of recovery of used water and advanced cleaning technologies.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
His latest issue was a knee injury that required clean-up surgery, followed by a recovery period that stretched into training camp.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The data gathered will support refinements in both disassembly processes and raw material recovery.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Other research has linked post-exercise drinking to impaired recovery and, over time, greater risk of muscle loss.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
His latest issue was a knee injury that required clean-up surgery, followed by a recovery period that stretched into training camp.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The data gathered will support refinements in both disassembly processes and raw material recovery.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Other research has linked post-exercise drinking to impaired recovery and, over time, greater risk of muscle loss.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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This was a fascinating way to recontextualize many of the lyrics, with her wide-eyed view of the world now sounding like a cool reclamation of youth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vietnam’s claims have not been as outspoken as China’s and its previous reclamation efforts less ambitious.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.—
Lauren Sausser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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