as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his rehabilitation from the flu was brief, and he was up and working again within a few days
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Recent Examples of rehabilitation
But in February 2025, Munson suffered a stroke and, after treatment, entered an acute rehabilitation program to recover.
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Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
In speaking with Grant over the summer and even Charles Lee as well, rehabilitation and getting guys healthy has been one of the main tasks throughout the offseason.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The city plans to complete rehabilitation projects on three bridges currently rated as poor by the end of 2026.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
In speaking with Grant over the summer and even Charles Lee as well, rehabilitation and getting guys healthy has been one of the main tasks throughout the offseason.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The city plans to complete rehabilitation projects on three bridges currently rated as poor by the end of 2026.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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Related Stories In a statement posted to social media, Parton, 79, said the recovery time will prevent her from properly preparing for the Las Vegas performances.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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My surgery and recovery presented no complications.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Carrie struggled with drug addiction as a teen-ager but went to rehab and got clean in 1979, then embarked with Burnett on a mother-daughter anti-drug speaking tour.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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In retrospect, an extra rehab start in the minors in July might have prevented his minor-league starts in September.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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