recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
recovers
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present tense formof recover (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“Courage is fear that’s said its prayers, son,” Bernadette tells John as he recovers from having his path derailed by a familiar spoiler.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
"We need God's grace to see if he recovers because it was bad," said the voice note shared with AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
“If it recovers it could be a sign of stronger overall sentiment for the index.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade says she has been working as a delivery driver to earn extra money while she recovers from injury.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The short one’s eyes widen for a split second, but he recovers quickly.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
