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as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
after fishing around in the garbage for 10 minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys
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as in to rebound
to regain a former or normal state
after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover and pull off a victory
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as in to heal
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
I see you're recovering well from the accident
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Recent Examples of recover
The firearm recovered at the scene was later determined to be an imitation firearm.
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Since the investigation began, law enforcement has collected over 13,000 public tips, released doorbell camera footage showing a suspect, recovered DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie from her property, and looked into several ransom notes sent to media outlets.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Authorities were able to recover valuable doorbell camera footage of a suspect this week.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Having worked in the road industry for a time, infrastructure such as roads, bridges, businesses and homes are loss and take years to recover, if at all.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Since the investigation began, law enforcement has collected over 13,000 public tips, released doorbell camera footage showing a suspect, recovered DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie from her property, and looked into several ransom notes sent to media outlets.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Authorities were able to recover valuable doorbell camera footage of a suspect this week.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Having worked in the road industry for a time, infrastructure such as roads, bridges, businesses and homes are loss and take years to recover, if at all.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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Vonn tried to twist and regain her balance in mid-air but landed awkwardly with her skis perpendicular to the fall line, ensuring a brutal fall.—
Andrew Dampf,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Dixon has said in the past the Horned Frogs have challenged him to be more of a factor rebounding and on the defensive end.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Several of the state’s commuter rail services, including Metro-North’s New Haven Line, have struggled to rebound to their pre-pandemic ridership.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Thank you for being a safe and healing space when it was needed.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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That includes mapping the current innovation landscape by reviewing biobased and recycled elastane materials, alongside emerging separation and recycling technologies, to pinpoint gaps across the value chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sort through your collection and recycle any hangers that are no longer in good shape, and check local ordinances to see which materials are accepted.—
Kaylei Fear,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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The passenger exited the vehicle and went inside the residence to retrieve some clothes, the witness said, while Wimbley stayed in the vehicle.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Charlie sets out to retrieve the child, even though doing so will put him at odds with unscrupulous men on both sides of the border.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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By Monday, other top athletes who have previously found themselves in political controversy were rallying to Hess' defense.—
STEVEN SLOAN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the previous meeting, the elder Pitino earned his 900th win when the Johnnies rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half for an 88-83 victory at Xavier.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Maye’s numbers improved somewhat in the second half but not nearly enough to prevent the Seahawks from claiming a 29-13 victory.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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An inmate has been recaptured after escaping from a Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office laundry facility on Tuesday, the second escape from custody this week.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cotton also cited studies by Columbia University and others that say a significant amount of benzene and VOCs still leak from fueling stations despite equipment designed to recapture vapors.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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