1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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2
as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
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Recent Examples of recovery
Along with relearning tasks, Mendelssohn faced a grueling few years of recovery, largely due to complications involving one of her bile ducts: it had been tied off or sewn shut during the donor extraction process.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 July 2025
Beyond the money, Ford employees, dealers and nonprofits will provide immediate help and lay the foundation for recovery by running shelters and reunification centers and distributing emergency food boxes.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 July 2025
Beyond the money, Ford employees, dealers and nonprofits will provide immediate help and lay the foundation for recovery by running shelters and reunification centers and distributing emergency food boxes.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
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Melissa Nicole Allen: A Visionary Reclaiming What Was Lost Leading this reclamation is Melissa Nicole Allen, the powerhouse founder of Maures Development Group and one of Wisconsin’s first minority and woman-owned real estate development firm.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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For a reclamation to take hold and a climb back into playoff relevance to become a reality, the Sparks will rely on the dogged leadership of their newest star, Kelsey Plum, acquired in a three-team trade in January.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Ian Wilkinson was extubated on Aug. 14 and discharged to rehabilitation on Sept. 11.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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At the time of his signing last October, the Bulls claimed the move was purely to facilitate Primo’s rehabilitation from an injury with no plans to roster him with the first team.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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