as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu
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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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Recent Examples of recuperate
Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The sleeping quarters are more sparse, serene spaces to recuperate after long days traversing the nearby mountains.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The design of each space, well-thought-out and rooted in nature, is also conducive to deep rest and recuperation.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
John Paul spent some time recuperating, then paid the Augustinians a visit.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The sleeping quarters are more sparse, serene spaces to recuperate after long days traversing the nearby mountains.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
Vaccarello, who was born and raised in Belgium to Sicilian parents, spends a month in Los Angeles twice each year, usually in March and November, a recuperation from the semiannual exertions of the women’s collection.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The design of each space, well-thought-out and rooted in nature, is also conducive to deep rest and recuperation.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperate
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After 35 rounds of radiation and painful robotic surgery on his tongue, Coulier can finally begin to recover from his cancer battle.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Nancy Guthrie did not have an active subscription, so none of the images were able to be recovered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The bureau previously announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest of those involved in her abduction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Because of his young age, he was tried as a juvenile, where prison sentences are much shorter than adult court and the justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperate. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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