recuperative

adjective

Definition of recuperativenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperative
  1. curative
  2. rehabilitative
  3. remedial
  4. restorative
  5. corrective
  6. refreshing
  7. rejuvenating
  8. healthful
Adjective
  • 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
  • Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of curative
Adjective
  • Trump’s order calls for veterans from around the country to come for rehabilitative services.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • This highly specialized surgical and rehabilitative care is best delivered in a facility like the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute, which is specifically designed for kids and staffed with specialists in pediatric care.
    — JP Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Definition of rehabilitative
Adjective
  • The order required that ICE develop and file, within 14 days, a remedial plan to implement comprehensive systems for medical care and disability accommodations.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026
  • By contrast, Rule 11 sanctions are not so much remedial but are punitive in nature.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of remedial
Adjective
  • Research on restorative practices suggests that different forms of rest renew different executive capabilities, including creativity, attention, reflection and perspective.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In its release, the Illinois high court noted Evans’ work establishing the county’s restorative justice courts, which handle some low-level cases outside the traditional courtroom in the hopes of rehabilitating defendants.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of restorative
Adjective
  • The facilities will stay closed until the review is complete and any corrective actions are addressed.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which did not respond to The Bee’s inquiry, typically monitors corrective actions and audit reports.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of corrective
Adjective
  • These can be some of the most refreshing sour beers available.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing is as refreshing as splashing on one of the best citrus perfumes on a hot, sticky summer day.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshing
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
Definition of rejuvenating
Adjective
  • 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
  • In the wrong hands, a salad is a vapid strategy for healthful eating.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of healthful

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“Recuperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperative. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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