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
While no suspects have been identified in the case, a $100,000 reward has been offered by the FBI for any information leading to Nancy's recovery or arrest.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The Guthrie family has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The recovery also delayed his treatments for prostate cancer.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Lindsey threw herself into therapy, recovery and trauma work.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The Guthrie family has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The recovery also delayed his treatments for prostate cancer.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Lindsey threw herself into therapy, recovery and trauma work.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Elgin includes the charges on its water bills and collects fees on behalf of the water reclamation district.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is scheduled to make his final start on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment with Class-A Ontario on Saturday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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In Lviv, behind the war’s frontlines, veterans at a rehabilitation center fight to regain both their physical and psychological strength.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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