1
as in to redeem
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitate
The project would take up about 14,000 square feet of former retail space on the first floor of the former Woodward & Lothrup department store building, a historic landmark that was rehabilitated more than 20 years ago.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, those on the front lines of rescuing and rehabilitating animals at care centers are concerned that the current furloughs and the possibility of job cuts could result in less support for struggling ocean creatures.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Phase one, set for this winter through spring 2026, aims to rehabilitate the pool slide, as well as make repairs to the pool vessel, deck and general drainage.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Putin created the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives four years later, which finances exhibitions, festivals, and art that rehabilitate Moscow’s image both at home and abroad.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, those on the front lines of rescuing and rehabilitating animals at care centers are concerned that the current furloughs and the possibility of job cuts could result in less support for struggling ocean creatures.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Phase one, set for this winter through spring 2026, aims to rehabilitate the pool slide, as well as make repairs to the pool vessel, deck and general drainage.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Putin created the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives four years later, which finances exhibitions, festivals, and art that rehabilitate Moscow’s image both at home and abroad.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Riders will be able to redeem miles for rides directly through the Lyft app and get alerts and reminders for United flights.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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That move, however, allowed the giant exhibitor to fully redeem all of its 2026 debt maturities.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like the Rudy Giuliani mayoralty, but sort of impotent in ruthlessness, the Adams administration has loved to identify a scourge, an opportunity to conjure existential threats of social breakdown that the mayor’s office can then claim to heal.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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With over 22 years of experience as a professional coach and spiritual facilitator, Oana has helped thousands of women awaken to their feminine power, heal emotional wounds, and experience deep joy, intimacy, and purpose.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the project neared completion and after several years of absence, Peter Selz returned to reclaim his title of project director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Farsi spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about reclaiming the Palestinian civilian voice, the challenges of bringing her film to international screens, and how the death of Fatma Hassona continues to shape her own understanding of what art can do in the face of ongoing tragedy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gel polish that’s formulated for use with a lamp won’t properly cure without one.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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These included discoloration of the carbon after oven curing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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In standard genetic engineering, researchers regenerate an entire plant from a single cell through a long, expensive, and genotype-sensitive process.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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To translate this discovery into a treatment, the scientists looked for drugs that could activate those genes and trigger neurons to regenerate.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The White House pushed back against that characterization and argued the administration only aims to fix the years of politically motivated enforcement that occurred under Democrats and their holdovers.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, the tests measure AI’s ability to fix inconsistencies in customer invoices Excel spreadsheets for an imaginary sales analyst role, or AI’s ability to create a full production schedule for a 60-second video shoot for an imaginary video producer.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s dramatic 140-138 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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