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
Ken Powtak, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Clayton Kershaw made his first rehab start of the season, pitching three scoreless innings for triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, giving up two hits and striking out two.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
He's looked a bit concerning during his minor league rehab stint, but the righty is a lockdown reliever when everything is clicking.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
In a 2019 interview with GQ, Steven opened up about his sobriety journey — from Aerosmith's hard-partying early days to his unsuccessful rehab stints in the 1980s.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Hendriks made six minor-league rehab appearances in August and three this spring.
—Ken Powtak, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Clayton Kershaw made his first rehab start of the season, pitching three scoreless innings for triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, giving up two hits and striking out two.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
He's looked a bit concerning during his minor league rehab stint, but the righty is a lockdown reliever when everything is clicking.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
In a 2019 interview with GQ, Steven opened up about his sobriety journey — from Aerosmith's hard-partying early days to his unsuccessful rehab stints in the 1980s.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab
Noun
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Also within park grounds is the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, a treatment and rehabilitation center for cheetahs, lions, monkeys and other animals injured by poachers.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There also will be clinical services, including physical and occupational therapies, speech pathology services, and specialized programs dedicated to neurological, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation rehabilitation.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sending healing energy to Alijah and hoping he’s fully restored soon!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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On May 2, the Venus-Neptune conjunction offers a chance to meet someone in a more honest, healing way.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other West Coast marine mammal stranding facilities -- which rescue and rehabilitate marine animals -- have reported seeing the same.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Sharks captain Logan Couture did everything in his power to become a full-time NHL player again, spending countless hours rehabilitating his bothersome groin injury and visiting several specialists on the East and West Coasts to find a solution.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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However, there is no scientific evidence that supports the idea that this diet can prevent or cure cancer.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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No matter what causes PD, its symptoms can often be alleviated—even though the disease cannot be cured.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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