recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or an instance of recovering
especially
: an economic upturn (as after a depression)
2
: the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
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The potential for prefab to capture a large share of the fire recovery and speed its progress is still only hypothetical.
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Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
In Vibe Science studies, the autonomic nervous system shifts toward parasympathetic activation as the brain entrains to the stimulus, producing lower arousal and readiness for sleep and recovery.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Jurado said the company did not provide concrete public commitments, funding amounts or implementation timelines for the relief and recovery measures requested.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
6 July 2026
The energy transition will depend on both large-scale supply and a fast, often invisible layer—efficiency, thermal recovery.
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Kathleen “katie” McGinty,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
In Vibe Science studies, the autonomic nervous system shifts toward parasympathetic activation as the brain entrains to the stimulus, producing lower arousal and readiness for sleep and recovery.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Jurado said the company did not provide concrete public commitments, funding amounts or implementation timelines for the relief and recovery measures requested.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
6 July 2026
The energy transition will depend on both large-scale supply and a fast, often invisible layer—efficiency, thermal recovery.
—
Kathleen “katie” McGinty,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for recovery
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
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