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adjective

as in recovering

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verb

present participle of convalesce
as in recuperating
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing

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Recent Examples of convalescing
Adjective
In 2006, Raúl Castro chose Valdés to lead the Telecommunications Ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel. — Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 In 2006, Raul Castro chose Valdés to lead the telecommunications ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel. — Andrea Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Verb
Meantime, semiconductor stocks and most of the mega-cap tech platforms were convalescing as AI-overspending fears eroded investor conviction and compressed valuations. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 Issel said Caldwell had fallen recently and had been convalescing at a rehabilitation center prior to his death. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026 Following his hospital stay, Thompson is currently convalescing at home, WXIA reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalescing
  1. recovering
  2. recuperating
  3. better
  4. improved
  5. cured
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, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
Definition of recovering
Verb
  • The Vatican said Wednesday that Leo was recuperating as expected after surgery and that the trip remained on his schedule.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican suffered a fall and was not seen in public for months while recuperating.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of recuperating
Adjective
  • Which is why better hiring begins with three ways of protecting ourselves against both.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of better
Adjective
  • Boasting an improved rocket motor for extended range, the new interceptor is built to engage hypersonic glide vehicles and advanced aerial threats.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This week, Maap, the Australian cycling apparel brand, has tapped Bamboo Rose for a PLM solution that integrates workflows and creates improved visibility across the product design process.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of improved
Adjective
  • These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Definition of cured

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“Convalescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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