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the process of regaining strength or health
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The patient is currently undergoing a period of rest and recuperation after the surgery.
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After the marathon, I took a week off for some much-needed recuperation.
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I'm feeling so drained, I need some serious R&R for some good old-fashioned recuperation.
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After a long week of work, a relaxing weekend is like a form of mental and emotional recuperation.