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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
Oliver Baumann started in goal as Manuel Neuer rested while recovering from a calf muscle issue.
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CBS News, 6 June 2026
The fossils came from small mammals that researchers recovered from two Early Pleistocene layers, or 30 meters deep.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Emilio's body was later recovered from the lake.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The AirTag was later recovered several miles away from that location, according to investigators.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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CBS News, 6 June 2026
The fossils came from small mammals that researchers recovered from two Early Pleistocene layers, or 30 meters deep.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Emilio's body was later recovered from the lake.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The AirTag was later recovered several miles away from that location, according to investigators.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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DeGette said her hope is for Democrats to use the next two years to regain power on the national stage.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Democrats consider the Maine race crucial to regain the Senate.—
Mariana Alfaro,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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As those expectations reset and the market got more comfortable that the theses were unchanged, both stocks and the broader AI group rebounded some from their earlier lows, pushing the S & P 500 firmly into the green.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Can Carolina rebound and tie the series before it shifts to Las Vegas?—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Looking back at old photos and videos, creating a memory box or memorial or even just talking to your friends and family members about your pet can be healing.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Glass soda bottles were recycled for 5 cents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build the pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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While receiving medical treatment, police say Talley retrieved a gun from underneath a blanket and shot both officers before attempting to escape custody.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.—
Nora Biette-Timmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Maryland State troopers rallied behind a student, whose dad died while in the line of duty, during her high school graduation on Thursday.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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East Ridge rallied from an 11-9 deficit with two goals in the final minute of regulation to force overtime and Leo Stalsberg scored just seconds into the extra session to give the top-seed Raptors a 12-11 victory.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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And access to health care and drinking water should be improved.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Real Mojo was founded in 2018 by Dee Siazon, who wanted to recapture a taste of her youth.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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