recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or an instance of recovering
especially
: an economic upturn (as after a depression)
2
: the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem
Synonyms
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
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On the other hand, if the durability of the recovery has been overestimated and a recession is on the way, home prices could tumble and affordability would ease.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 27 June 2024
Hope for recovery came from the Volkswagen Group, whose leader at the time, Ferdinand Piëch, envisioned a rebirth for the brand.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne said the actor is making positive progress in his health recovery more than a year after he was hospitalized for a mysterious illness.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
The researchers analyzed audio from forests in northwestern Ecuador, finding significant changes in the community of noise-making animals in forests at different stages of recovery.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 25 June 2024
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Matt Egan, CNN, 27 June 2024
Hope for recovery came from the Volkswagen Group, whose leader at the time, Ferdinand Piëch, envisioned a rebirth for the brand.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne said the actor is making positive progress in his health recovery more than a year after he was hospitalized for a mysterious illness.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
The researchers analyzed audio from forests in northwestern Ecuador, finding significant changes in the community of noise-making animals in forests at different stages of recovery.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 25 June 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
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