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recovery

[ri-kuhv-uh-ree] / rɪˈkʌv ə ri /
NOUN
the act of returning to normal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
improvement readjustment reconstruction rehabilitation restoration resumption return
STRONG
recreation reformation reinstatement replacement
WEAK
improving reestablishment
Antonyms
WEAK
deterioration relapse
NOUN
the process of regaining health
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comeback healing improvement recuperation rehabilitation renewal resurgence revival
STRONG
betterment convalescence cure rebirth regeneration rejuvenation renaissance renascence resurrection resuscitation revivification
WEAK
reawakening reinvigoration
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destruction
WEAK
deterioration relapse
NOUN
the act of regaining possession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rescue restoration return
STRONG
compensation indemnification recall recapture reclamation redemption reimbursement remuneration reparation repossession retaking retrieval
WEAK
recouping replevin replevy
Antonyms
STRONG
penalty
WEAK
deterioration relapse
NOUN
improvement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comeback gain rebound recuperation restoration revival upturn
STRONG
convalescence cure regaining retrieval
Antonyms
WEAK
deterioration relapse

Example Sentences

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Four-time winner John Higgins produced a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Consumer sentiment had been stabilizing toward the end of 2025, as hopes for a recovery of the German economy grew on the back of a more-than $1 trillion fiscal stimulus from the country’s government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Even if hostilities end and the strait reopens soon, the damage to the region’s energy infrastructure is extensive, and a recovery would likely be time-consuming and expensive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

"We send our wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the wounded police officer and salute the US Secret Service for their swift and decisive action."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

My mind drifted back to Sir Fig Newton and his slower-than-a-sloth recovery.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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