REHAB Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

rehab 1 of 2

noun

ˈrē-ˌhab

Definition of rehab

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again

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rehab

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verb

as in to heal

to restore to a healthy condition rehabbing the torture victim's battered body will be easier than restoring his emotional well-being

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Recent Examples of rehab

Noun

Wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed took a step forward on Day 6, participating in 7-on-7 drills after being limited to warmups and rehab earlier in camp, Sweeney observed. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 In the book, Panettiere described instances of drinking with Hickerson after rehab, which led to other instances of domestic violence. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Beulah ordered her beloved Rob-Will to rehab (for the third time) and out of the family business line of succession after this alleged last straw killing. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 June 2026 The Depot and the Moline are two pieces of an ambitious project, led by developer SomeraRoad, to rehab historic buildings with new apartments while improving public spaces and bringing in new businesses. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab

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

Definition of rehabilitation

Verb

The team’s priority should be making sure Adames, who turns 31 next month, completely heals from his injury, especially something as serious as a back injury.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
But its residents have been finding their own ways to heal and define recovery.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of heal

Noun

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

Definition of recovery

Verb

That’s why Duffy was right to focus on new and rehabilitated equipment for these Midwest corridors that can put them to immediate use and fill them with passengers.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The teen will be charged as an adult designated, meaning that if convicted, he could be sentenced as a juvenile, an adult or as a juvenile with the option of receiving an adult sentence if not rehabilitated.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

And while eating bananas probably won’t cure serious sleep troubles, there is some science behind why a banana may improve your sleep.

— Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Fortunately, Green’s film exists — and was not thrown into a little black hole by a bunch of accountants, never to be seen again — and can surely help cure any of the pain its backstory still inflicts on movie fans and Tunes geeks.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026