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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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
While talking about their returns to the court is encouraging, there are still key steps for all involved and their respective rehabs.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2025
While nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving rehabs an ACL tear, Harrison brought in former one-time All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell to serve as his substitute.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The work and the rehab and the investment paid off.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
While talking about their returns to the court is encouraging, there are still key steps for all involved and their respective rehabs.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The $200 million project would rehab the remaining apartments in City West.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2025
While nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving rehabs an ACL tear, Harrison brought in former one-time All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell to serve as his substitute.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab
Noun
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The property, built in 1964, has had minimal upgrades since construction and requires substantial rehabilitation, according to Rodriguez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wolves of Wiltshire — a small exotic animal charity based in Wiltshire — stepped in to help with the rehabilitation of the wolf-like dogs with help from 8 Below Husky Rescue.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Creative expression as a path to healing Art therapy offers a similar reset, focusing on expression rather than outcomes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Grant Williams has played in the last two games, making his season debut after spending the past 14 months rehabilitating a torn right ACL.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, crews will rehabilitate the bridge at Lake and Spruce roads.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Is there anything better at curing the January blues than planning a trip to a sunny destination?—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Damion Downs, the USMNT forward formerly of Koln, has been signed on loan from Southampton and will be depended upon to help cure that issue and keep Merlin Polzin’s side out of danger.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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