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

The team remained hopeful throughout the lengthy rehab process that Nabers would be ready for the opener, and his workload during the preseason was structured to keep him on that timeline. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 That rehab work was slated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year. — Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 11 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

Most are instead forced to live inside aquariums or rehabilitation centers for the rest of their lives.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Mahomes returns after an intensive rehabilitation from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Noun

Andersen in particular has struggled with such an aggressive role, where recovery pace and stomping channel defending are required to keep the shape.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Bell update Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said this week that the Dolphins initially expected Chris Bell would return around the mid-October bye week after a long recovery from last November’s torn ACL at Louisville.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

Veterans groups and advocates who shaped the 2016 draft plan contend the housing was tacked on to allow the VA to avoid the cost of rehabilitating the building.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The crash ultimately brought Dowdell to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, which specializes in treating and rehabilitating people with spinal cord and brain injuries.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

Breakfast is particularly impressive, with fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, local yoghurts, eggs cooked to order and regional cheeses and cured meats.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
The molds are made from platinum-cured, FDA food-grade silicone that’s free of BPA, lead, PVC, and phthalates for peace of mind.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026