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RECOVERING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Recovering.

Recovering - as an adjective satellite

Returning to health after illness or debility

Example: "Convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Recovering - as a verb

To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).

Example: "After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."

To salvage, to extricate, to rescue (a thing or person)

Example: "They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."

To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).

Example: "At the top of the hill i asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."

To obtain a positive judgement; to win in a lawsuit.

Example: "The plaintiff recovered in his suit, being awarded declaratory relief and a clearing of his name."

To gain as compensation or reparation, usually by formal legal process

Example: "To recover damages in trespass; to recover debt and costs in a legal action or that is owing"

To reach (a place), arrive at.

To restore to good health, consciousness, life etc.

To make good by reparation; to make up for; to retrieve; to repair the loss or injury of.

Example: "To recover lost time"

To get better, to regain health or prosperity

Example: "I lost out in the deal, but i quickly recovered financially"

To regain one's composure, balance etc.

Example: "Spinning round, he caught a stone with his ankle, but recovered quickly before turning to face me."

To cover again.

(roofing) to add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.

Recovering - as a noun

The process or the instance of recovery.

Example Sentences

"She is a recovering alcoholic."
"The recovering patient is making good progress."
"They attended a support group for recovering addicts."
"The rehab center provides an environment for recovering drug users."
"He is a recovering gambler who now helps others with their addiction."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOVERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recovering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOVERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is RECOVERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recovering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOVERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is RECOVERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recovering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOVERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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