convalesce
verb (used without object)
to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
is convalescing
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present progressiveof convalesce (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Pink needed two surgeries and almost two months of recovery at the same aviary where Blue is convalescing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2024
They’re now in the care of one of their grandfathers who traveled to Italy to help while their father is convalescing, the prosecutor said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
And, as anyone who is convalescing knows, straightforward preparations are preferable.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2022
The baby moose is convalescing in a wildlife rehabilitation center in the Salmonier Nature Park, said conservation officer Jason Glode, who works with Forestry Services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2016
When the child is convalescing, batter puddings, rice, and sago puddings, in addition to the milk, bread and butter, &c, should be given, and, a few days later, chicken, mutton chops, &c.
From Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children by Pye Henry Chavasse
