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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest names in Hollywood convinced Charlie Sheen to go to rehab in 1990.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Perez Demorizi will be tasked with overseeing Franklin Park at a time when the city’s public-private plan to rehab White Stadium for a professional women’s soccer team has divided the community.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The linebacker has primarily been seen doing rehab work on a side field across the last few weeks and was inactive last week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest names in Hollywood convinced Charlie Sheen to go to rehab in 1990.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wilson, Clarke off to rehab assignments Both Clarke and Wilson, two everyday players for the A’s, are nearing returns from injuries and will begin rehab assignments this weekend.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Perez Demorizi will be tasked with overseeing Franklin Park at a time when the city’s public-private plan to rehab White Stadium for a professional women’s soccer team has divided the community.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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By embedding halfway houses into the federal transition process, Bush underscored his belief that effective reentry programs could reduce recidivism and strengthen families, turning correctional policy toward rehabilitation as much as punishment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The glue is also biodegradable, meaning the body absorbs it as the bone heals, so no second surgery is needed to remove implants.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Marty then catches up with each member of Spinal Tap, who are still healing up from their concert wounds and are back at their old jobs when the film started.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Aliyah Boston previously defended her teammate's decision to end her season and continue her recovery amid the team's playoff run.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Woodruff missed all last year and the first half of this season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Madea rehabilitates her co-prisoners, her family on the outside struggles with the usual family issues.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Once cured, the Cantabrian anchovies are packed in Spanish olive oil.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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