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

Adam threw 11 pitches in a scoreless inning for Triple-A El Paso on Sunday and is expected to make at least one more rehab appearance before returning. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 The practice also flags rehab benefits, noting pneumatic compression devices can reduce swelling and pain for a quicker return. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

The plan includes a hefty $2 billion for new trainsets, not to mention more than $100 million to rehab various Chicago bridges. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Reynolds went to rehab for his addiction to painkillers in the late 1990s. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab

Noun

Sprouse is a serviceable lead, adapting to new forms of mayhem while slowly reaching a form of moral rehabilitation, for which he’s rewarded with a romantic arc.

— Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
These birds are always injured, sick, full of parasites and in need of intensive rehabilitation when rescued.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Noun

Schlager has contributed 18 of those recoveries, with his midfield partner James McAtee having made 19, illustrating their nascent partnership.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Ireland doesn’t shy away from the thornier aspects of recovery and the cruel ways that survivors can blame themselves.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

Construction crews are also working with the city of Sacramento to rehabilitate parking lots and sidewalks under the highway between W and X streets.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Gross-Matos is currently rehabilitating from that knee injury and isn’t ready to play.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

How dengue is treated There is no antiviral drug that cures dengue.

— Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
About half the participants have benefited, and in rare cases the treatment kept patients alive for a year or more or seemingly cured them, said Richard Schilsky, the program's founder and its principal investigator until recently.

— Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026