RECUPERATIVE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

recuperative

adjective

Definition of recuperative

as in curative

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Recent Examples of recuperative Lattimore and then-Deputy Director of Housing Stability Kimberly Cleminson exited their roles with the county following an internal investigation related to their involvement with a recuperative care business in Brooklyn Center. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2025 While patients are in recuperative care, they are tended to by a JPS nurse and nurse practitioner, and agree to contact JPS staff before going to the emergency room, Stafford said. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025 Among the additional 110 beds, 27 are dedicated to medical recuperative care. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 The recuperative shelter, a smaller and more private facility with some medical support, is for those who are discharged from the hospital but have no home to go to. — Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recuperative

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Adjective

For some patients, a single treatment can produce a durable or potentially curative response, reducing the need for years of ongoing therapy and the associated burden, side effects and cost.

— Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Hospice offers terminal patients an alternative to the chaotic, clinical environment of a hospital; the emphasis is on dignity and comfort rather than on curative treatment.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of curative

Adjective

Nursing homes or skilled nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care for long-term or rehabilitative stays for people who need the highest level of medical care a person can receive without going to a hospital.

— Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Trump’s order calls for veterans from around the country to come for rehabilitative services.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of rehabilitative

Adjective

Public agencies can buy from or encourage corporate procurers to buy from those AI providers that have complied with remedial measures or provided access to evaluators.

— Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Travolta had his breakout role on Welcome Back, Kotter, playing remedial student, heartthrob, and unofficial Sweathogs leader Vinnie Barbarino.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of remedial

Adjective

The long reach Optogenetic stimulation of the Sst-Chodl cells in the visual cortex drove delta power—the slowest, highest-amplitude brain waves measured during deep, restorative sleep—up across every layer.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
New yellows move between musky and citrusy, while additions to the cooler end of the spectrum include restorative greens, meditative blues and purples ranging from dusky to glamorous.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of restorative

Adjective

The whole film feels like a communion, or maybe a long conversation about movies among friends and colleagues — a place to think and respond at length, a corrective to the world of social media.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Successful compensation architects know how to spot these warning signs and take swift corrective action when needed.

— Matt Bartels, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of corrective

Adjective

The rest of the women have pretty much accepted Vicki’s temperament by now and mostly operate around her, enjoying the refreshing Miami energy after the bumpiness of the previous parties.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
These six refreshing options present Sonoma County in a different light, showcasing both nature and culture.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of refreshing

Adjective

This is not a medical spa and therefore there is no nutrition concept, but healthful snacks like fruit grown on property and nuts are available in the changing spaces, hydrotherapy zone and the relaxation rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
As more people choose to stay in their homes longer, homeowners are looking for ways to create spaces that support and enhance healthful living with longevity in mind.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

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