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
If people in your home enjoy a soaking tub for relaxation, rehabilitation, or other purposes, newer models with a reclining backrest can make a world of difference for users who prioritize comfort.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Phillips travelled to Greece to volunteer at a bear rehabilitation centre, observing bears at close-range.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Among the many challenges Jackson faced was leading the $6 million-plus rehabilitation effort that turned the building across the street from Hesed House into an additional shelter.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates closed its airspace, as did Qatar, where men’s tennis player Holger Rune, who is out with an Achilles tendon injury but has been doing some of his rehabilitation in Qatar, posted a video of apparent missile interceptions.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Phillips travelled to Greece to volunteer at a bear rehabilitation centre, observing bears at close-range.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Among the many challenges Jackson faced was leading the $6 million-plus rehabilitation effort that turned the building across the street from Hesed House into an additional shelter.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates closed its airspace, as did Qatar, where men’s tennis player Holger Rune, who is out with an Achilles tendon injury but has been doing some of his rehabilitation in Qatar, posted a video of apparent missile interceptions.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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The data was collected before the start of the US-Israeli war in Iran, which is likely to have an impact on business confidence in the UK and may cause the signs of recovery to stall again in the near term.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Khaled Abd Al Gader / AP A recovery committee has retrieved 570 pieces taken from museums and heritage sites, but thousands of valuable items remain missing, said Graham Abdel Qader, undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Information.—
Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The possibility of playing sports, an idea presented to him during rehab, provided a glimmer of hope.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Her addiction led her to a path of homelessness, drug charges, jail time and eight stints in rehab.—
Bri Buckley,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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