recuperate
verb
re·cu·per·ate
ri-ˈkü-pə-ˌrāt 
-ˈkyü-
recuperated; recuperating
: to regain a former state or condition
especially
: to recover health or strength
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Examples of recuperate in a Sentence
She took a day off to recuperate.
half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu
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He's missed the last two full seasons — and half of the 2021-22 season — while recuperating from three left knee surgeries to repair a meniscus tear.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Taking time to recuperate, with family and without, has been important to King, who opened up last year about prioritizing self-care when asked about hurdles she’s faced on her wellness journey.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
Davies, 51, returned Oct. 4 after being released from the hospital and is recuperating at home, said a fire department spokesperson.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
The Bucs have had a handful of extra days to recuperate after a dramatic overtime loss to another NFC South team, the Atlanta Falcons, on Thursday, while the Saints will be looking to bounce back from a defeat against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Taking time to recuperate, with family and without, has been important to King, who opened up last year about prioritizing self-care when asked about hurdles she’s faced on her wellness journey.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
Davies, 51, returned Oct. 4 after being released from the hospital and is recuperating at home, said a fire department spokesperson.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
The Bucs have had a handful of extra days to recuperate after a dramatic overtime loss to another NFC South team, the Atlanta Falcons, on Thursday, while the Saints will be looking to bounce back from a defeat against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recuperate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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recuperate
verb
re·cu·per·ate
ri-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt
recuperated; recuperating
: recover sense 2
especially
: to regain health or strength
Medical Definition
recuperate
verb
re·cu·per·ate
ri-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt
recuperated; recuperating
: to get back or recover
recuperating health and strength after pneumonia
: to recover health or strength
time to recuperate after major surgery
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