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as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
after fishing around in the garbage for 10 minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys
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as in to rebound
to regain a former or normal state
after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover and pull off a victory
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as in to heal
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
I see you're recovering well from the accident
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Recent Examples of recover
Prosecutors said she was beaten with the blunt end of a hammer that was recovered inside the apartment Sheridan shared with Goe, The Canton Repository reported.
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Kc Baker, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
From turning up the volume on promotions to recovering from leadership losses and navigating Stonehenge-sized missteps.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Two people were recovered, but one was declared deceased.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Detectives recovered two handguns from the man and a rifle from inside the truck, according to police.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kc Baker, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
From turning up the volume on promotions to recovering from leadership losses and navigating Stonehenge-sized missteps.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Two people were recovered, but one was declared deceased.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Detectives recovered two handguns from the man and a rifle from inside the truck, according to police.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recover
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To regain visibility into consumer credit risk, lenders should leverage alternative data, which offers a more comprehensive understanding of consumers' current financial health and helps bridge the gaps in traditional credit scores and data.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company is addressing Nasdaq compliance issues related to minimum market value requirements and is evaluating options to regain compliance, including potential changes in listing tiers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Covid years The number of Chinese students in the US plunged during the pandemic and hasn’t rebounded since.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Golden State’s rebounding philosophy goes something like this: Gang rebound to close possessions and crash from the corners selectively on the other end.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Dave Grohl’s wife Jordyn Blum is healing after her husband’s shocking baby announcement.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, in fact, her fracture, under the stress of so much rehab, wasn’t healing properly.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jeff Beal, owner of the Cigar Vault, said the business uses a ventilation system that recycles the air, so patrons of nearby businesses should not be bothered by the cigar smoke.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The products also have her West Coast stamp on them with warm tones and a neutral color palette, and are created using materials like rustic wood and recycled glassware from Mexico.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes the resignation and reinstatement of key executives and directors, as well as the cancellation of previous agreements with Aurum International Ltd. This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Once the suitcase crashed down, Dr. Rose and his team drove through the night to retrieve the carry-on, hoping for the best but keeping expectations reasonable.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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New York City hip-hop staple DJ Clark Kent had died on October 24 and his peers rallied to pay their respects.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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San Francisco rallied from a 17-0 deficit and took a 28-27 lead with 37 seconds left.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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To improve insulin sensitivity: Diabetes is a huge threat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the explosion and the resulting fire, a man and woman in their 70s were hospitalized in serious condition with severe burns, although both had improved by Wednesday afternoon to stable condition, Allen said.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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How to get back on track, recapture the celebratory vibes of SNL’s 50th-anniversary year, and improve morale at Rockefeller Center?Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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By the numbers: Trump's chances of recapturing the White House fell from 67% on Polymarket on Oct. 30 to 53% on Sunday and then back to 62% on Tuesday morning.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Recover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recover. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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