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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
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Some identity theft protection services also offer insurance and assistance with recovering from identity theft, providing additional peace of mind.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
While Ben Hemo was recovering, the technology industry was in the midst of a fast-moving generational upgrade due to artificial intelligence.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This policy surprise set off a profound reassessment of budgets, pipelines, and staffing from which many companies are still recovering.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Already weakened by a 14-month war with Israel, Hezbollah will now face the daunting task of recovering with far less direct logistical support from Iran.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The unnamed adult had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the agency.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Some may be recovering from addiction or supporting their partner in sobriety, while others may have health concerns, religious beliefs or simply a preference not to drink.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
Verb
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Some identity theft protection services also offer insurance and assistance with recovering from identity theft, providing additional peace of mind.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
While Ben Hemo was recovering, the technology industry was in the midst of a fast-moving generational upgrade due to artificial intelligence.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This policy surprise set off a profound reassessment of budgets, pipelines, and staffing from which many companies are still recovering.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Already weakened by a 14-month war with Israel, Hezbollah will now face the daunting task of recovering with far less direct logistical support from Iran.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The unnamed adult had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the agency.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Some may be recovering from addiction or supporting their partner in sobriety, while others may have health concerns, religious beliefs or simply a preference not to drink.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 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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She's saved as much as $20,000 by retrieving gifts and decor from trash cans, including wreaths from Michaels and toys from TJ Maxx, news agency SWNS reported.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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In all this, Jesus was retrieving and modeling some of the remarkable kingship themes from Israel’s own scriptures.N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The press tour was also surprisingly healing.Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Companies like Global Fiberglass Solutions have developed techniques for recycling fiberglass composites into materials required for construction and infrastructure projects.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Not in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus Columbus' city website, Akron's city website, Canton's government website, and Cincinnati's government web page all provide trash and recycling calendars showing Christmas Day as a holiday.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Financial stocks are also expected to do well on improving interest rates and a healthy banking system.Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Rust special prosecutor may have hopes of reviving the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, but the Emmy-winning actor’s lawyers don’t seem to be pausing their Thanksgiving preparations over this latest move by Kari Morrissey.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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Public companies are under a lot more scrutiny and, if private, the Nordstroms may have more leeway in reviving a department store chain that, like others, has looked to revive lackluster sales for years.Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Today, female artists are reclaiming their narratives in ways that would have been unthinkable decades ago.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Recovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovering. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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