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 local industry has seen some relief this year with hits including The King’s Warden and Colony, but recovery may have come too late for some of the nation’s struggling cinema chains. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 July 2026 At the same time, FedEx Freight is just beginning its life as a standalone company, giving management greater flexibility to improve margins as the freight cycle shows early signs of recovery. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The alternative units utilize conventional gas power systems and waste heat recovery mechanisms to generate high-efficiency electricity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Tesla’s recovery in Europe was likely helped by a boost to demand for electric vehicles from higher pump prices, government EV incentives and an easing of a consumer backlash to Musk’s politics, which was particularly pronounced in the region. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recovery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recovery
  1. reclamation
  2. rehabilitation
Noun
  • Perhaps the Canucks will add a veteran defender to push their young blueliners for minutes, or target a reclamation project veteran at a conservative price point.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Former Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson, who had a bounceback 2025-26, and perpetual reclamation project Patrik Laine could also hit the open the market.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2026
Definition of reclamation
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  • Roberts said Smith has not been able to accelerate his rehabilitation to the point of doing baseball activities.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Borrowers can find more information about loan rehabilitation here.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
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