Synonyms of recovery

recovery

noun

ri-ˈkə-və-rē 

1

as in reclamation

the act or process of getting something back

the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reclamation
• recapture
• retrieval
• rescue
• repossession
• recoupment
• replenishment
• recruitment
• redemption

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loss
• misplacement

2

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitation
• rehab
• healing
• comeback
• recuperation
• convalescence
• mending
• survival
• revival
• resuscitation
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decline
• deterioration
• failing
• degeneration
• sinking
• weakening
• worsening
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• wilting
• wasting (away)
• languishing
• withering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recovery

McDaniel said that if weather and conditions allow for it, troopers plan to assess avalanche conditions from the air and then determine recovery options. —Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025

Joel Cohen told me years ago that recovery stories were boring. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025

Walking through a real password recovery process: While on the phone, scammers instruct you to change your password as a security measure. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025

Le Vaughn and the other victim were treated at a local hospital for their non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to make a full recovery. —Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025