RE HABILITATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

rehabilitation

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˌbi-lə-ˈtā-shən

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 From advanced cosmetic smile design to preventive care and full-mouth rehabilitation, our goal is to help patients feel healthier, more confident and truly cared for. —

La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026 At one stage, Harry did a bit of rehabilitation with me, after breaking a metatarsal while on loan at Norwich City. —

Cameron Lancaster, New York Times, 17 June 2026 For that matter, Spencer Schwellenbach’s rehabilitation from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow will be closer to completion. —

Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 16 June 2026 While the Bureau of Prisons has not publicly explained the latest change, Combs has been participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program while incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. —

Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation

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Citing a Civil Defense Authority source, the Yemeni news agency Saba reported that the recovery effort was complicated by the crater’s rugged terrain, significant depth, and intense heat.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 June 2026
In exchange, Washington has lifted personal sanctions against the interim president and backed measured aimed at Venezuela’s economic recovery, signaling a notable departure for previous policy.

— Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026