as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu
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Aside from individuals not being able to get rest and fully recuperate, sleep apnea is also one of the leading causes of long term health issues.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
This is an ideal time for a decor reset, to allow your body to recuperate the way nature does.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Low sensory environments and relaxing activities like reading and drawing might help some people recuperate.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Tomé felt that Aitana would be better served by a week to recuperate.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
This is an ideal time for a decor reset, to allow your body to recuperate the way nature does.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Low sensory environments and relaxing activities like reading and drawing might help some people recuperate.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Tomé felt that Aitana would be better served by a week to recuperate.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Recuperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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