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

During visits to San Marino and Rimini, Pope Leo XIV delivers his strongest appeal yet for dialogue over war and polarization, urging Christians to heal a world fractured by conflict and fear.

— Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Rather than addressing the deeply damaging psychological impact that an armed law enforcement presence has on Black families trying to heal in nature, the administration offered standard procedural explanations and a commemorative coin.

— Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 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

But that doesn’t mean the show is cured of its worst instincts, like turning people’s very serious, consequential life problems into entertainment.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Ray Kroc’s extreme wealth didn’t cure the Padres, who had one winner in the fast-food titan’s decade as team owner.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026