as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu
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as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the older you get, the longer recuperation takes
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Recent Examples of recuperate
Justine Calma, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024
Just as Romer, then CEO of Guild, was recuperating from a debilitating stroke that had left the right side of her body paralyzed, her company was in the midst of an expansion into upskilling programs for health care workers.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
He's missed the last two full seasons — and half of the 2021-22 season — while recuperating from three left knee surgeries to repair a meniscus tear.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Taking time to recuperate, with family and without, has been important to King, who opened up last year about prioritizing self-care when asked about hurdles she’s faced on her wellness journey.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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Florida barely had any time to recuperate from Hurricane Helene before Milton hit less than two weeks later.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024
Just as Romer, then CEO of Guild, was recuperating from a debilitating stroke that had left the right side of her body paralyzed, her company was in the midst of an expansion into upskilling programs for health care workers.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
He's missed the last two full seasons — and half of the 2021-22 season — while recuperating from three left knee surgeries to repair a meniscus tear.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Taking time to recuperate, with family and without, has been important to King, who opened up last year about prioritizing self-care when asked about hurdles she’s faced on her wellness journey.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperate
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Your employees will lose traction on key priorities, focusing instead on damage control and recovery, instead of new product development.Steve Gickling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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All flights grounded Damage to the seaport and airport is likely to hamper aid efforts and economic recovery in a country dependent on agricultural exports and tourism.Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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During his rehabilitation, Higbee stayed connected to the team by attending meetings and games.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx is not the first person in the public eye to describe the benefit of music in his rehabilitation.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperate. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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