recovery

noun

ri-ˈkə-və-rē How to pronounce recovery (audio)
Definition of recoverynext
1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week

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2
as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick

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Recent Examples of recovery The remote ranch’s hallmark isolation is now complicating recovery efforts. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Most Popular A number of local and international aid organizations, including the Nepal Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, and Médecins Sans Frontières, are providing urgent relief and recovery operations. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Now the stock is at an all-time high, and the ag recovery Sean describes below hasn't fully shown up in the numbers yet. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The program pairs affected households with a case manager who helps them create a long-term recovery plan. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recovery
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  1. reclamation
  2. rehabilitation
Noun
  • James’ melodies seem to materialize and unspool, an unforced reclamation of the mystery that once permeated his writing.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget.
    — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reclamation
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  • If the bird is injured or stuck, gently contain it with a towel or box, or contact a wildlife rehabilitation center.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But Matias’ road to rehabilitation began with a diagnosis his parents never expected.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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