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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
The 6-foot-10 big man, acquired as part of the Luka Doncic trade with the Dallas Mavericks, continues to recuperate from a Jan. right foot surgery.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Recovery is a crucial factor when researching medical tourism, and having a comfortable space to recuperate is vital for maintaining one's health.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Knicks now must lick their wounds, recuperate and regroup for Game 6 at MSG on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
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Verb
The extent of that overhaul will be the No. 1 offseason storyline for the Celtics, who must choose whether to maintain a championship-contending roster or treat 2025-26 as a reset year of sorts while Tatum recuperates.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
The 6-foot-10 big man, acquired as part of the Luka Doncic trade with the Dallas Mavericks, continues to recuperate from a Jan. right foot surgery.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Recovery is a crucial factor when researching medical tourism, and having a comfortable space to recuperate is vital for maintaining one's health.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Knicks now must lick their wounds, recuperate and regroup for Game 6 at MSG on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperate
Verb
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Lavelle brings veteran leadership to the squad, returning to the international stage for the first time in 6 1/2 months after recovering from ankle surgery.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Any remains recovered from the site will be analyzed and preserved by forensic experts.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Tiger Woods has shown several signs of a successful recovery from his ruptured Achilles tendon.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The Jewel Award for rehabilitation recognizes owners who repair, alter and make additions to a property, adapting it to contemporary use while preserving its historic, cultural or architectural character.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In addition to schooling, job training, and addiction rehabilitation, Double R Ranch provides the unique opportunity for its residents to take care of goats, sheep, chickens and horses living on its 35 acres.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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