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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One person close to him believed the time Buffett spent at home recuperating gave him an opportunity to contemplate the company’s future and the decision about when to step down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Jin has been recuperating in the United States and spending time with his family, who relocated there as Zion came under pressure from authorities in 2018.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Two California condors recovering from lead poisoning were briefly stranded this week after the fire engulfed the road to the Ventana Wildlife Society’s Discovery Center where they were recuperating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
One staff member was injured and is recuperating at home, they added.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
"It's seven in the morning. I should be in bed, recuperating."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
