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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Huerter, who has two years remaining on a four-year, $65 million contract, expects to make a full recovery before the start of the 2024-25 season.
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
More than a year removed from his near-fatal Jan. 1, 2023 snowplow accident, Renner often shares videos of himself exercising to keep followers updated on his ongoing recovery.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Although an operation was risky, and the doctor gave a 20% probability of a full recovery, the chances of survival appeared lower without an operation.
—Xavier Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Imax continued a box office recovery on its global screens during the first quarter as Dune: Part Two has pulled in more than $143 million in global box office to date, or 21 percent of the film’s total gross, the cinema technologies company reported Thursday.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
One crew member remained hospitalized as of Tuesday, but all are expected to make a full recovery.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
The rapper revealed the news of the tour cancelation on X (formerly Twitter) today, stating that the injury requires a recovery period that interferes with the tour dates.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The surviving passenger was transported to a local hospital and expected to make a full recovery.
—Will Greenlee, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
After more than 40 years of struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, Barry Dupree has a distinct memory of a milestone in his recovery: casting a ballot in the 2020 election.
—Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
More than a year removed from his near-fatal Jan. 1, 2023 snowplow accident, Renner often shares videos of himself exercising to keep followers updated on his ongoing recovery.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Although an operation was risky, and the doctor gave a 20% probability of a full recovery, the chances of survival appeared lower without an operation.
—Xavier Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Imax continued a box office recovery on its global screens during the first quarter as Dune: Part Two has pulled in more than $143 million in global box office to date, or 21 percent of the film’s total gross, the cinema technologies company reported Thursday.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
One crew member remained hospitalized as of Tuesday, but all are expected to make a full recovery.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
The rapper revealed the news of the tour cancelation on X (formerly Twitter) today, stating that the injury requires a recovery period that interferes with the tour dates.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The surviving passenger was transported to a local hospital and expected to make a full recovery.
—Will Greenlee, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
After more than 40 years of struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, Barry Dupree has a distinct memory of a milestone in his recovery: casting a ballot in the 2020 election.
—Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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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