1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
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When taken in one-time doses for athletic performance and recovery benefits, taurine is usually taken 1-3 hours before exercise.
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Plan your recovery strategy, because the aftermath matters too.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The arrival bolstered the ongoing relief operation, which includes 7,500 soldiers and thousands of additional police officers aiding in the recovery efforts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
One part of the recovery program that's become increasingly important in recent years is placing foster pups in wolf dens, the idea being the mother wolf will raise the young ones alongside her own.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Plan your recovery strategy, because the aftermath matters too.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The arrival bolstered the ongoing relief operation, which includes 7,500 soldiers and thousands of additional police officers aiding in the recovery efforts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
One part of the recovery program that's become increasingly important in recent years is placing foster pups in wolf dens, the idea being the mother wolf will raise the young ones alongside her own.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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