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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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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The service features a zero-gravity bed to sleep on to reduce pressure on the joints and support the body’s recovery progress.
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond monitoring, many identity theft protection companies provide dedicated recovery specialists who assist you in resolving fraud issues, disputing unauthorized charges and restoring your identity if it’s compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond monitoring, many identity theft protection companies provide dedicated recovery specialists who assist you in resolving fraud issues, disputing unauthorized charges and restoring your identity if it’s compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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