recuperative

Definition of recuperativenext

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Recent Examples of recuperative 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 With the second half of the collection set to drop on September 24, time will soon tell if the Kelce collaboration delivers a recuperative touchdown for American Eagle. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recuperative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperative
Adjective
  • For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
    William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
  • Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Defendants may be screened for diversion programming, which redirects eligible individuals away from conviction and toward rehabilitative services, such as substance use or domestic violence offender treatment.
    Rebecca Dunlea, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
  • San Diego’s leadership should recognize the urgency of these challenges as part of a broader civic agenda and increase resources for early interventions that are rehabilitative rather than punitive.
    Muhammad Aquil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Total costs for protecting drinking water to federal standards for PFAS will exceed $1 billion in Minnesota, including drinking water treatment, investigation, and remedial actions.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • The suit alleges she was informed the officer resisted calls to attend remedial training going so far as to tell his fellow officers that Internal Affairs could open up an insubordination case on him.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Along with an extensive menu of restorative facials and massages, a robust lineup of yoga and wellness classes spoil guests for choice.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • The same treatment plan may include implants, prosthetics, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and restorative work.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • The effects of disease should be monitored so corrective action can be taken when necessary, according to the report.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
  • Integrating digital into an already mature lean environment can help executives understand what corrective measures haven’t been acted on, but technology alone isn’t enough for true accountability.
    David Caines, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
  • That stretch represented a refreshing change for a program that had all of four winning seasons in the previous 18.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
    Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
  • Trump’s order adds weight behind the study at a time when the administration had appeared to be trying to shift focus away from Kennedy’s more contentious vaccine policies and toward topics with more widespread support among medical professionals, such as healthful eating.
    Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

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“Recuperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperative. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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