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
Both former Spurs have been with their coach and dear friend during every one of his rehabilitation workouts at the team’s practice facility in the months that followed his release from the hospital.
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Mike Monroe, New York Times, 6 May 2025
With reports now indicating Kiana James is nearing final medical clearance after her lengthy rehabilitation, her return could add an intriguing dynamic to the WWE Raw women's division in the coming weeks or months.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Unlike many other rehabilitation facilities that accept insurance and out of pocket payments, Second Story Ranch treatment will be free of cost to those who qualify.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
This not-for-profit conservation organization is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mike Monroe, New York Times, 6 May 2025
With reports now indicating Kiana James is nearing final medical clearance after her lengthy rehabilitation, her return could add an intriguing dynamic to the WWE Raw women's division in the coming weeks or months.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Unlike many other rehabilitation facilities that accept insurance and out of pocket payments, Second Story Ranch treatment will be free of cost to those who qualify.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
This not-for-profit conservation organization is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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Madrid sources say his recovery has not gone as well as expected while other team voices said Alaba played with pain in his knee before being substituted in last month’s 1-0 win against Getafe.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Here are quotes from leaders in those organizations on the status of recovery efforts.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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In 2018, Weiss entered rehab after a series of arrests, but was arrested again two years later for residential burglary while reportedly high on meth.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Blackburn, who began the season on the injured list, allowed one run over two innings with a strikeout with High-A Brooklyn on April 19 in his first rehab start.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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