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
His work has focused on supporting individuals through rehabilitation, assessment and long-term care.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Their next phase of rehabilitation will take place in a special den area at the Ramona Wildlife Center.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The numbers show Boeing is headed in the right direction for improving free cash flow (FCF) – the best way to grade the company’s financial health at this stage of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s rehabilitation efforts.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Native Americans and people participating in drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs are among those who are exempt.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Their next phase of rehabilitation will take place in a special den area at the Ramona Wildlife Center.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The numbers show Boeing is headed in the right direction for improving free cash flow (FCF) – the best way to grade the company’s financial health at this stage of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s rehabilitation efforts.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Native Americans and people participating in drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs are among those who are exempt.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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Excluding unhoused people from public spaces reinforces stigma and weakens the social bonds that support stability and recovery.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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In the second game, Fields had a rushing touchdown and defensive end Donte Campbell had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Jules helps Logan manage his crush on Hannah and pushes him to be supportive of their mother who’s in rehab for the fifth time.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Cole made his sixth minor-league rehab start on Saturday night, and Boone said earlier in the weekend that the right-hander would likely make at least one more after that.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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