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as in retrieving
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 rebounding
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 healing
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
I see you're recovering well from the accident
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as in recycling
to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product
the process of recovering aluminum from old cans
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Recent Examples of recovering
Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
Instead of ignoring that muscle or ligament strain, see a qualified health care provider and expect to spend a few weeks to a month or more recovering, depending on the severity of the injury, your age and other factors.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022
Your Socialist Government spending flooded a recovering post COVID economy and created inflation!
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 8 June 2022
The Omaha police officer shot twice by a shoplifting suspect at Nebraska’s largest mall Friday is stable and recovering, police announced Saturday.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2021
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Some identity theft protection services also offer insurance and assistance with recovering from identity theft, providing additional peace of mind.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
While Ben Hemo was recovering, the technology industry was in the midst of a fast-moving generational upgrade due to artificial intelligence.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This policy surprise set off a profound reassessment of budgets, pipelines, and staffing from which many companies are still recovering.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Already weakened by a 14-month war with Israel, Hezbollah will now face the daunting task of recovering with far less direct logistical support from Iran.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The unnamed adult had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the agency.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Some may be recovering from addiction or supporting their partner in sobriety, while others may have health concerns, religious beliefs or simply a preference not to drink.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering.
—Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
Instead of ignoring that muscle or ligament strain, see a qualified health care provider and expect to spend a few weeks to a month or more recovering, depending on the severity of the injury, your age and other factors.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022
Your Socialist Government spending flooded a recovering post COVID economy and created inflation!
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 8 June 2022
The Omaha police officer shot twice by a shoplifting suspect at Nebraska’s largest mall Friday is stable and recovering, police announced Saturday.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2021
Verb
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Some identity theft protection services also offer insurance and assistance with recovering from identity theft, providing additional peace of mind.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
While Ben Hemo was recovering, the technology industry was in the midst of a fast-moving generational upgrade due to artificial intelligence.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This policy surprise set off a profound reassessment of budgets, pipelines, and staffing from which many companies are still recovering.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Already weakened by a 14-month war with Israel, Hezbollah will now face the daunting task of recovering with far less direct logistical support from Iran.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The unnamed adult had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the agency.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Some may be recovering from addiction or supporting their partner in sobriety, while others may have health concerns, religious beliefs or simply a preference not to drink.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovering
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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And that same place gives the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys better odds of winning the Super Bowl than the Lions at plus-2,000.—
Kirkland Crawford,
Detroit Free Press,
20 July 2023
Verb
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Survival for us goes far beyond collecting, hiding, and retrieving seeds.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, the process of retrieving rink ice is not copyrightable.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Whether recycling the tree or tossing it out, it must be stripped of all lights, tinsel and decorations.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
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Companies like Global Fiberglass Solutions have developed techniques for recycling fiberglass composites into materials required for construction and infrastructure projects.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Today, female artists are reclaiming their narratives in ways that would have been unthinkable decades ago.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Recovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovering. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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