CONVALESCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

convalesce

verb

ˌkän-və-ˈles

Definition of convalesce

as in to recover

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing

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Recent Examples of convalesce Following his hospital stay, Thompson is currently convalescing at home, WXIA reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The already dirge-like film downshifts further, towards a more pleasant state of repose, as Robin convalesces. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026 The 17-pound sea turtle had convalesced at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island since being found near death in the frigid Cape Cod waters last November. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 In fact, in 1928, the summer before Frances and George convalesced at Phillip's House, a scathing report was issued by the National Research Council called the Coroner and the Medical Examiner. — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convalesce

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The challenge is to preserve human dignity while recovering our capacity for heroic ambition.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Officers say six firearms were recovered at one of their homes, including the one stolen in Miami Springs.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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Most people recuperate from COVID-19 and the common cold the same way — with rest, hydration, and other supportive care — so may not see the point in testing.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2026
In between, Nelson was fired after less than one season in New York in 1995-96, then coached in Dallas for eight seasons, missing 21 games with the Mavericks starting in December 2000 to recuperate from prostate cancer surgery.

— John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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