Synonyms of recuperation

recuperation

noun

as in recovery

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

the older you get, the longer recuperation takes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovery
• rehabilitation
• convalescence
• healing
• rehab
• comeback
• mending
• revival
• survival
• resuscitation
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• decline
• failing
• degeneration
• weakening
• worsening
• sinking
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• wilting
• languishing
• withering
• wasting (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recuperation

Ayad’s account of recuperation dovetails with a campus scandal. — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Bangkok has made clear that the visit is not connected to the conflict in the Middle East and the port call is for rest and recuperation and logistics, in line with treaty commitments. — USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport. — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Lacey would feature primarily as a No 10 in the first three matches of the tour, before moving over to the right after the return of Bruno Fernandes and other senior figures from World Cup duties and recuperation. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Sometimes later, after my recuperation, attorney Vincent Trantolo, invited me to work with his personal injury law firm. — Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Again, that doesn’t really bother me because super-heavy energy recuperation drives me nuts, but there’s no practical reason the vehicle simply can’t retain that choice. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

In many cars, an aggressive recuperation pitches the passengers and driver forward. — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Track mode builds on this with heavier steering, more immediate throttle calibration, and more aggressive energy recuperation strategies. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026