getting over something

ADJECTIVE

convalescent

Synonyms

STRONG

ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening

WEAK

discharged dismissed gaining strength getting better getting well on the mend past crisis perked up recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored

Antonyms

WEAK

failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

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“But I think that’s part of the process of getting over something as major as your life not turning out the way you thought it would.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2023

One of the glories of adult life is the realization that we never have to simply “get over something” merely for the sake of getting over something.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2016

getting over something

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