recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
recovering
-
present participleof recover.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The repeated sequence can prevent the ice from recovering between disturbances, allowing the effects to accumulate.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Global oil supply deficits have widened as regional production and exports were disrupted, while recovering Chinese crude imports add further upside risk for Brent prices, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
He had hernia surgery in July and spent six weeks recovering and still believes he should be able to contribute on the field as a freshman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Singer Jon Bon Jovi has been reported to be visibly emotional on stage after recovering from throat surgery, which threatened his career in 2022.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The infant was recovering rapidly—his face had already rounded out, and he seemed to have accepted Masvita as his new mother.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
