CONVALESCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

convalesce

verb

ˌkän-və-ˈles

Definition of convalesce

as in to recover

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 convalesce 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 Following his hospital stay, Thompson is currently convalescing at home, WXIA reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The already dirge-like film downshifts further, towards a more pleasant state of repose, as Robin convalesces. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026 The 17-pound sea turtle had convalesced at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island since being found near death in the frigid Cape Cod waters last November. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for convalesce

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The condor’s return shows that nearly extinct species can recover with help.

— David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
For executives, that means not only developing the resilience to perform under pressure, but also recognizing when to step back and recover.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of recover

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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

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