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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Woodruff was struck by a line drive yesterday on his right elbow during a rehab start with Nashville, the Brewers’ affiliate in Triple-A.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Rocker had been dominant in two rehab outings prior to being activated on Wednesday.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Strider missed the first three weeks of the season while completing his rehab from internal-brace surgery, then made one start and missed five more weeks for a hamstring strain.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Safety The health of the safety room has seen some concerns during the team’s OTA period, as three safeties at the top of the depth chart have seen some time with the rehab group in the last few weeks.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Woodruff was struck by a line drive yesterday on his right elbow during a rehab start with Nashville, the Brewers’ affiliate in Triple-A.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Rocker had been dominant in two rehab outings prior to being activated on Wednesday.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Strider missed the first three weeks of the season while completing his rehab from internal-brace surgery, then made one start and missed five more weeks for a hamstring strain.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab
Noun
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Last year, the renovation for the hotel won a La Jolla Historical Society Jewel Award for rehabilitation of a non-residential structure.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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These require the girl to routinely checking in with doctors monitoring her recovery, get MRI scans every three months, attend rehabilitation therapy sessions and take medication to prevent seizures.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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He is said to have helped heal a Brazilian boy after his mother offered up prayers in Acutis' name.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Hopefully, Askren can heal quickly, and the rumors of his death and the reports of his health status start moving in a far more positive manner.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Those who lost property in recent disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires, are experiencing this firsthand but there are unique solutions for disaster recovery.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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It had last been rehabilitated in 2014, and runways are typically updated about every 10 years, the statement said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
1 June 2025
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The bridge, originally built in 1913 by the American Bridge Company, has been rehabilitated by the same company, according to a statement.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 16 Nothing cures a bad case of the grumps quite like baking.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Ivermectin now allegedly cures all cancers, foot pain, arthritis, lupus, acne, and even boosts your gut microbiome—in addition to curing COVID-19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2025
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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