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

Just a few days prior to MLB’s NYC restart, the venue had served as a staging area for rescue and recovery teams, and the Mets wore caps emblazoned with the logos of the police and fire departments. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

More details about the procedure and recovery will be known post-operation. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The state relies on funding from the ESA for its wolf recovery operations. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The stairwell of the North Tower, or the five charred, spectral stories still standing, was being targeted for potential recoveries, and for good reason. — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026