RECOVER Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

recover

verb

ri-ˈkə-vər

Definition of recover

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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as in to recycle

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 recover Wolf sets out to recover the items needed for a ritual that will transport him to the Divine Dragon’s abode. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 But restoring potassium in soil takes time, with several pounds of fertilizer for every pound of soil-test potassium recovered, spread over years. — Jayash Paudel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Parts of the Everglades where water flow is being restored have a better chance of recovering, Kominoski said. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 As of Friday morning local time, authorities had recovered 469 bodies in Nepal and confirmed three deaths in Tibet. — Laura Saravia, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recover

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But to regain his eligibility, Carter had to repay $427 that was provided for a plane ticket.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Surgery, called a prostatectomy, has a longer recovery time, and causes initial incontinence in nearly all patients; though most regain bladder control within a year, 5% to 10% can experience permanent incontinence.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of regain

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Meanwhile, recent data shows that New Zealand's economic growth prior to the conflict was stronger than previously anticipated, with household and business confidence rebounding.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebound

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The book centers on his belief that personal transformation can happen even before someone feels completely healed.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The downside to that would be that King would have to miss a minimum of the team’s first four games — but if King’s hamstring injury is taking a while to heal, such a move could make sense.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of heal

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Removing dye, however, is only useful to recycling if the process does not destroy the cellulose along with it.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Last season, his pass progression (19 out of 99) and creative threat (18 out of 99) were disappointing, though that is partly influenced by his role as a metronomic passer whose primary function was to recycle possession, rather than to break lines.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of recycle

Verb

Linux password file retrieved The researchers demonstrated the threat on an AMD computer running a current Linux kernel.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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Shapiro’s Republican opponent, Stacy Garrity, has framed Shapiro’s public messaging as an attempt to introduce heavy-handed public health restrictions, rallying conservative voters against government intervention.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The local community has also rallied to help the family by delivering meals, caring for their kids and walking their dog.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of rally

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Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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