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as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
after fishing around in the garbage for 10 minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys
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as in to rebound
to regain a former or normal state
after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover and pull off a victory
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as in to heal
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
I see you're recovering well from the accident
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Recent Examples of recover
Her body was recovered by the IDF on November 17, 2023.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
In Southern California, sights as common as a crowded freeway help explain why wildfires have become a universal threat—and why some Angelenos are less equipped than others to recover from the devastation those fires cause.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025
Detectives would later recover a chilling home surveillance video that virtually captured Kevin's final moments alive, confirming the witness' accounts.
—Murray Weiss, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show: 'Do something to help people instead of your ego'
Production delays in an industry still recovering from the 2023 SAG-WGA strikes are only the tip of the iceberg.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
In Southern California, sights as common as a crowded freeway help explain why wildfires have become a universal threat—and why some Angelenos are less equipped than others to recover from the devastation those fires cause.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025
Detectives would later recover a chilling home surveillance video that virtually captured Kevin's final moments alive, confirming the witness' accounts.
—Murray Weiss, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show: 'Do something to help people instead of your ego'
Production delays in an industry still recovering from the 2023 SAG-WGA strikes are only the tip of the iceberg.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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Johns briefly regains the No. 1 ranking after this event, but by mid-summer Staksrud is firmly entrenched atop the standings.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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School lobbyist Hugo Arza said the city is regaining access to the recreational center’s courts, the existing courts and the library.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Gators rebounded with 10 points by the end of the first quarter, then dominated the rest of the game.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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For the second game, the audience rebounded, averaging 20.6 million viewers across the three ESPN networks.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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His wounds may heal, but the emotional toll this has to have had is devastating.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement But those centuries of public service have left deep scars, some of which may never heal.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Those in states that haven't enacted recycling laws generally charge fees to consumers for drop-off and home pickup.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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This is why outsourcing providers need to adopt circular economy models, recycling outdated IT equipment to minimize environmental impact.—
To Quang Duy,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Sales teams can access real-time client histories, customer support resolves issues faster, and R&D teams retrieve critical knowledge without delays—all thanks to Doti’s intuitive design and actionable insights.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Maybe future technology could retrieve samples several kilometers below the Martian surface.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump supporters rally at California Capitol, vow fight is not over despite 2024 win, via Ishani Desai.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
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Applied Digital — The digital infrastructure stock rallied 19.3% on news that Macquarie would invest as much as $5 billion in Applied Digital’s artificial intelligence data centers.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Doing regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling, or strength training, to improve insulin sensitivity and help manage weight gain (as obesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes).—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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The new deal comes with improve functionality for Stripe merchants, including the ability to A/B test Klarna and measure real-time conversion rates.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Vladimir Putin keeps pushing back the deadline for his forces to fully recapture Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tracy says that her various Facebook community groups and chats are filled with conversations about how to rebuild and recapture Altadena’s essence, its beauty, and its free-spirit vibe.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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