as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the older you get, the longer recuperation takes
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Noun
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hemphill's lawyer, a public defender assigned to represent him at least through his arraignment, had urged Scherzer to move him to a rehabilitation facility to deal with substance abuse issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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There also will be clinical services, including physical and occupational therapies, speech pathology services, and specialized programs dedicated to neurological, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation rehabilitation.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Recuperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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