Synonyms of recovery

recovery

noun

ri-ˈkə-və-rē 

1

as in reclamation

the act or process of getting something back

the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reclamation
• recapture
• retrieval
• rescue
• repossession
• recoupment
• replenishment
• recruitment
• redemption

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loss
• misplacement

2

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitation
• rehab
• healing
• comeback
• recuperation
• convalescence
• mending
• survival
• revival
• resuscitation
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decline
• deterioration
• failing
• degeneration
• sinking
• weakening
• worsening
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• wilting
• wasting (away)
• languishing
• withering

Examples of recovery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Men Have Called Her Crazy is a story about recovery, and Tendler seems to see men as one of her foremost afflictions. —Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024

This development fits near original expectations for his recovery. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024

The International Whaling Commission’s final moratorium on commercial harvest, in effect since 1985, has played a major role in the recovery of the species. —Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024

Tempe Fire and Medical Rescue personnel were expected to begin a recovery mission Thursday morning. —Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024