recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or an instance of recovering
especially
: an economic upturn (as after a depression)
2
: the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
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Centellian24 comes from a Korean pharmaceutical company that spent decades researching Centella asiatica, so skin recovery is part of the brand’s DNA.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Ronan is also a pastor providing spiritual hope to those in addiction recovery, an author, an entrepreneur, and an integral part of a nonprofit organization created to assist individuals who need treatment but lack the financial resources to pay for it.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 22 June 2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authorized NIPSCO to seek recovery of costs to comply with the 202(c) orders.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
That recovery is significant, though fish populations alone don’t determine whether a river is safe for swimming.
—Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Ronan is also a pastor providing spiritual hope to those in addiction recovery, an author, an entrepreneur, and an integral part of a nonprofit organization created to assist individuals who need treatment but lack the financial resources to pay for it.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 22 June 2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authorized NIPSCO to seek recovery of costs to comply with the 202(c) orders.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
That recovery is significant, though fish populations alone don’t determine whether a river is safe for swimming.
—Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recovery
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
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