CONVALESCENCE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

convalescence

noun

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength her release from the hospital was followed by a long convalescence at home

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Recent Examples of convalescence Whatever strange convalescence she was engaged in wasn’t so bad, right? — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Meanwhile, a young sergeant returning from convalescence is tasked with recovering this arsenal of weapons by the base commander, who fears for the future of the base. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 And after almost a year of unemployment and convalescence — plus the eviction that’s now on his record — renting an apartment, even an efficiency, is out of the question. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 Despite some signs that the Silicon Valley commercial real estate market has begun an uneven convalescence in the post-COVID era, property values for office buildings in the Bay Area and South Bay remain under pressure. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025 Maradona's medical team is on trial over the conditions of his convalescence at a private home. — CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 During his convalescence, Ozzy watched a lot of television. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Both Sieler and Grant were seen Monday doing rehabilitation work on the field.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
However, in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar published on August 18, the 58-year-old Canadian singer revealed that she’s been leaning into an intense rehabilitation regimen over the last few years.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

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The recovery ended a search that began on July 31 after the expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
The 55-year-old previously missed several weeks of the talk show amid recovery from painful gum surgery.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

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