recuperate
verb (used without object)
to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
was recuperating
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past progressiveof recuperate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Both Pinto and a police officer testified about the lack of medical equipment in the rented residence where Maradona was recuperating.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
He spent the weekend in the hospital and by Wednesday the family said that he was recuperating at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
Five weeks later, the church said he was recuperating at home.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
"Last winter, while Tally was recuperating, there were nearly 20 turtles that washed up. The rise has been pretty sharp," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2023
Harry felt as though he was recuperating from some brief but severe illness, an impression reinforced by Hermione’s solicitousness.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
