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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
Benchmarks must evolve to measure continuity, recovery speed and stability under real-world pressures.
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Spencer Kimball, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The ozone layer is healing due to countries phasing out CFCs, but rocket launches could slow its recovery if the space industry continues growing, Radio New Zealand reports.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates short bursts of high-intensity exercises with short periods of lower-intensity exercise or recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025
Pant’s recovery was remarkable, playing a part in India’s T20 World Cup victory in early 2024 before attuning himself back to the pace of Test cricket in Australia.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Spencer Kimball, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The ozone layer is healing due to countries phasing out CFCs, but rocket launches could slow its recovery if the space industry continues growing, Radio New Zealand reports.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates short bursts of high-intensity exercises with short periods of lower-intensity exercise or recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025
Pant’s recovery was remarkable, playing a part in India’s T20 World Cup victory in early 2024 before attuning himself back to the pace of Test cricket in Australia.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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There aren't many better landing spots than the Eagles, who are known for taking on reclamation projects and rebuilding their value.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The Pac-12 is on the brink of securing the next piece to its multi-year reclamation project.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The Jewel Award for rehabilitation recognizes owners who repair, alter and make additions to a property, adapting it to contemporary use while preserving its historic, cultural or architectural character.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In addition to schooling, job training, and addiction rehabilitation, Double R Ranch provides the unique opportunity for its residents to take care of goats, sheep, chickens and horses living on its 35 acres.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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