recovery

noun

ri-ˈkə-və-rē How to pronounce recovery (audio)
Definition of recoverynext
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 Fears of further flooding complicated recovery efforts, as authorities searched for people missing after floods struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and China. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 McKinley initially seemed to pull through, and for several days reports of recovery were encouraging. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 The number of people considered missing has fluctuated significantly as recovery efforts have accelerated. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Plenty of words have been used to describe Pritchard’s recovery. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recovery
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  1. reclamation
  2. rehabilitation
Noun
  • James’ melodies seem to materialize and unspool, an unforced reclamation of the mystery that once permeated his writing.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget.
    — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reclamation
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  • Darline Graham education Graham holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a Certified Public Manager.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In the months after his return, David largely avoided public appearances and focused on his rehabilitation.
    — Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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