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getting well

ADJECTIVE

convalescent

Synonyms

STRONG

ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening

WEAK

discharged dismissed gaining strength getting better getting over something 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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Many communities were saturated, with some getting well over 3 inches of rain during the storm.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

The proviso that getting well would be hard is one of the principles of healing that Jamison now holds dear.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

Jude is also enrolled onto a counselling programme to give him the best chance at getting well.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

“I’m not getting well and I don’t know if I’m going to make it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2023

Over the next two days, the men concentrated on getting well.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong