recuperate
verb (used without object)
to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
recuperating
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present participleof recuperate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The consumer-goods group behind Dove soap and Vaseline will outline plans at an investor event Wednesday to save 1 billion euros by the end of 2029 by recuperating some costs and overhauling operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
The consumer-goods group will outline plans at an investor event Wednesday to save 1 billion euros by the end of 2029 by recuperating some costs and overhauling operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
As I was recuperating, he was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, which meant he had to tap out indefinitely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
He reassured fans his surgery went well and last month has "been at home, recuperating, recovering and resting and getting some post-op treatment as well".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"It's seven in the morning. I should be in bed, recuperating."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
