Got back my umbrella as good as new (9)

I believe the answer is:

recovered

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'got back' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for recovered that I've seen before include "Returned to health; got back" , "got back on his feet" , "Took back" , "Did rally" , "Got better" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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