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Synonyms for recovery

noun

  1. The act of returning to normal

    reestablishment, resumption, restoration, reinstatement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, return, reformation, recreation, replacement, readjustment, improvement, improving, getting back to normal, getting back to normalcy; see also sense 2, improvement 1.

  2. The process of regaining health

    convalescence, recuperation, revival, rebirth, renaissance, renascence, reanimation, resurgence, resurrection, regeneration, cure, improvement, reawakening, renewal, reinvigoration, resuscitation, rejuvenation, revivification, rehabilitation, post-operative care, return to health, physical improvement, healing, betterment, comeback.

  3. The act of regaining possession

    repossession, retrieval, reclamation, redemption, indemnification, reparation, compensation, recapture, rescue, replevin, return, recouping, restoration, remuneration, reimbursement, retaking, recall, replevy.

See recovery in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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