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getting better

ADJECTIVE
convalescent
Synonyms
STRONG
ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening
WEAK
discharged dismissed gaining strength getting over something getting well on the mend past crisis perked up recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored
Antonyms
WEAK
failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

Example Sentences

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"Huw had so much hope and he was looking forward to getting better and that's what kept him going for so long."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“It keeps getting better and better. It’s like ‘wow.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

He’s glad the numbers for this are getting better: 19% of people surveyed have a healthcare proxy, up from 15% last year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite the early Monday dip, investors can console themselves that things are getting better for U.S. manufacturing.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Sounds like you getting better at using your clairboyance.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila