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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They were picked up by a recovery ship and brought to the Naha Air Base in Japan.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
At the time, my focus was always on recovery and getting back to the game.
—Emily Peterson, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
This was the third flight for the first stage booster with a land recovery at Canaveral’s Landing Zone 2.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Donovan’s sisters stayed with their mother while Billy returned to Chicago once again, trusting his family to relay updates and take point on Joan’s recovery.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
At the time, my focus was always on recovery and getting back to the game.
—Emily Peterson, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
This was the third flight for the first stage booster with a land recovery at Canaveral’s Landing Zone 2.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Donovan’s sisters stayed with their mother while Billy returned to Chicago once again, trusting his family to relay updates and take point on Joan’s recovery.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 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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