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as in retrieving
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 rebounding
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 healing
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 recycling
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 recovering
Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
Instead of ignoring that muscle or ligament strain, see a qualified health care provider and expect to spend a few weeks to a month or more recovering, depending on the severity of the injury, your age and other factors.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022
Your Socialist Government spending flooded a recovering post COVID economy and created inflation!
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 8 June 2022
The Omaha police officer shot twice by a shoplifting suspect at Nebraska’s largest mall Friday is stable and recovering, police announced Saturday.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2021
Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
What was once a leisurely Friday off might now be spent recovering from the intense demands of the previous four days.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Norwood is now recovering in the hospital, but his fiancée is still missing.
—NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Starbucks is hoping to stage a turnaround by recovering its soil and then will use those learnings to teach other farmers how to do the same.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Sophia underwent a four-and-a-half hour surgery to remove the mass, and spent ten days in the hospital recovering.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering.
—Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
Instead of ignoring that muscle or ligament strain, see a qualified health care provider and expect to spend a few weeks to a month or more recovering, depending on the severity of the injury, your age and other factors.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022
Your Socialist Government spending flooded a recovering post COVID economy and created inflation!
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 8 June 2022
The Omaha police officer shot twice by a shoplifting suspect at Nebraska’s largest mall Friday is stable and recovering, police announced Saturday.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2021
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After plunging during the pandemic, Brazil’s theatrical market has been recovering since 2021, but the pace of the recovery has been hampered this year by 2023’s Hollywood double strike.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
What was once a leisurely Friday off might now be spent recovering from the intense demands of the previous four days.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Norwood is now recovering in the hospital, but his fiancée is still missing.
—NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Starbucks is hoping to stage a turnaround by recovering its soil and then will use those learnings to teach other farmers how to do the same.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Sophia underwent a four-and-a-half hour surgery to remove the mass, and spent ten days in the hospital recovering.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovering
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And that same place gives the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys better odds of winning the Super Bowl than the Lions at plus-2,000.Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2023
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Implementing better protocol for detection and providing translation services to parents in these areas is essential so they can get diagnosed and referred, said Beckerman.Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
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Multiple buffer overflow issues in the Web UI were caused by missing bounds checks when retrieving and handling CGI form parameters.Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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This ensures optimal performance and efficiency in storing and retrieving MRI information.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
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In Libra, chatty Mercury buddies up to lucky Jupiter, but shuns healing Chiron.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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The human skin is quite skilled at healing minor cuts and scrapes.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Create Sustainable Waste Recycling Hubs Transform spas, restaurants, bars and lounge areas into sustainable waste recycling hubs by appointing sustainability ambassadors who explore ways to reuse waste every month.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The new technique also addresses recycling challenges associated with PVC.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Obama has been rallying in several battleground states in the final weeks of the campaign.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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Nvidia’s stock has also been rallying for much of October, and is nipping at Apple’s heels as the current second-most valuable company by market cap.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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By analyzing student data, AI can create tailored learning experiences, enhancing student success and improving overall educational outcomes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Speaking at the 12th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit, Johnson said that Lumen, a global telecommunications provider, is building out networks and improving fiber quality so enterprises can fully realize AI’s potential.Forbes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While these measures will help stabilize the property market, lifting prices and reviving demand will be a tall order, Morgan Stanley wrote in a note published Wednesday.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Trailblazing artists such as Bill Reid and Art Thompson began reviving the distinctive masks, blankets, spruce-root hats, and totem poles that their ancestors had been creating for centuries, igniting an art movement that lasted well into the 1990s.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Crypto Rides represents a dynamic example of how Democrat-leaning voters for this election are reclaiming crypto support by focusing on balanced and responsible regulation.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The journey toward reclaiming relevance is undoubtedly challenging.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Recovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovering. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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