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
More than six months after devastating wildfires swept across the Los Angeles region in January, the recovery efforts continue.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
However, Bridgewater was suspended for providing impermissible benefits to his players, including Uber rides, meals and recovery services.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Perry had been reluctant to engage with recovery groups in the past, which are often structured around repentant confessions.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
The nonprofit, named after Garrity, now includes seven recovery homes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
However, Bridgewater was suspended for providing impermissible benefits to his players, including Uber rides, meals and recovery services.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Perry had been reluctant to engage with recovery groups in the past, which are often structured around repentant confessions.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
The nonprofit, named after Garrity, now includes seven recovery homes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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Charlotte’s babyface reclamation project continues to succeed.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Give me his backstory in 100 words… A successful reclamation project, really.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Hart and his team seek to promote wildlife conservation through animal rehabilitation and public education.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Van Buren State Park in South Haven Township: The park, including campground and day-use areas, will close Sept. 2 for a lagoon rehabilitation and beach access improvement project.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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