1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of recover
In the first quarter of this year, the office's criminal investigative branch recovered $46.3 billion through its criminal, civil and administrative recoveries, according to Halpern.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Most human cases of bird flu have been mild, and patients have fully recovered.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
Its success has also brought optimism to China’s tech sector, which is still recovering after a severe regulatory crackdown lasting more than three years.
—John Liu, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Once postseason testing wrapped, the paddock scattered around the world and settled down to relax, recover and prepare for the 2025 season — F1’s 75th anniversary.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Most human cases of bird flu have been mild, and patients have fully recovered.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
Its success has also brought optimism to China’s tech sector, which is still recovering after a severe regulatory crackdown lasting more than three years.
—John Liu, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Once postseason testing wrapped, the paddock scattered around the world and settled down to relax, recover and prepare for the 2025 season — F1’s 75th anniversary.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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China went on to establish diplomatic ties with South Korea, and although Beijing did not break with Pyongyang, the relationship never regained the intimacy of the early Cold War, when the two fought together against the United States.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cunningham’s led his team in points, rebounds and assists in four games this season.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 6-foot-2 Jones is averaging nearly 30.2 points and 14 rebounds a game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The mood was like an eternal shiva — the celebration of the South L.A. rapper’s cinematic life is muted, the search for meaning and healing unending.—
Jeff Weiss,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The legal proceedings have already been harrowing for so many victims, their families and shooting witnesses as well as the broader community of Highland Park, a North Shore suburb of more than 30,000 residents that’s still grappling to heal from that traumatic day.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sludge generated by Charlotte Water’s treatment plants is recycled on more than 10,000 acres of private farmland in North and South Carolina, according to the agency.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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Homeowners are looking for durable, eco-friendly flooring options–especially those that are recycled or biodegradable– that align with their values.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Feb. 2025
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When a customer order rolls in, the order processing agent retrieves order details from Shopify and verifies the payment in Stripe.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The provider retrieves mature eggs during ovulation without the use of fertility drugs.—
Khadeja Haye,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Shares of Constellation Brands rallied 5.5% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in the beverage company.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Boston’s three-time All-NBA centerpiece also did not leave the bench in Team USA’s epic semifinal rematch against Serbia, during which the Americans fell behind by 17 points before rallying to win.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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Founded in 1996, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been dedicated to improving and saving lives affected by prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness and support.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Overall, 29 aircraft models had a drop in mission capability rates, whereas only 26 improved.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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The military has recaptured swaths of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in recent months, and pushed the paramilitaries out of a key breadbasket region in central Sudan.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Abby is known for her buff appearance in the game, but co-creator Neil Druckmann felt this was not necessary to recapture in the show.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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