recuperate
verb (used without object)
to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
recuperates
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present tense formof recuperate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Once she recuperates, she plans to return to part-time consulting to keep her mind active and feel productive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Nonetheless, it must be a reminder to Prince William how his own role will change, not least in the short term, as he takes on more engagements while the King recuperates.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
“They’ve already showed their hand,” she said, by refusing to let a temporary replacement fill in while Feinstein recuperates from shingles and its severe side effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
Jay Monahan, the commissioner of the PGA Tour, will be temporarily stepping away from day-to-day duties as he recuperates from an unspecified medical situation.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Youth recuperates quickly, and after a night's sound sleep she was glowing with health and sweet vitality.
From A Texas Ranger by Raine, William MacLeod
