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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
Others were officially rehabilitated beginning in the final years of the Soviet Union, when a consensus emerged that if Russia failed to face the truth about Stalin and his regime, a democratic future would be subverted.
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Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Like other forms of therapy, a successful MT plan is designed based on the area being rehabilitated.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
No sooner had the fire been contained in a few hours than €800 million ($845 million) was raised to rehabilitate the structure, whose iconic wooden spire collapsed, its roof destroyed.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
This authority allows the president to provide relief from penalties, restore civil rights, or acknowledge that a person has been rehabilitated.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Like other forms of therapy, a successful MT plan is designed based on the area being rehabilitated.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
No sooner had the fire been contained in a few hours than €800 million ($845 million) was raised to rehabilitate the structure, whose iconic wooden spire collapsed, its roof destroyed.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
This authority allows the president to provide relief from penalties, restore civil rights, or acknowledge that a person has been rehabilitated.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Caesars Palace Online Casino’s standout feature is its exceptional rewards program, Caesars Rewards, which can be redeemed at any physical location or online from the app.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Stories like these can tap into a rescue fantasy, where love and care are seen as transformative forces capable of redeeming a troubled man.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The game stars a young Black woman called Hazel — a track runner capable of wielding strange, lacy magic which either heals the world around her or fends off enemies.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Danny Pintauro is healing after a scooter accident during the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen.Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s suggestion on Tuesday that the United States might reclaim the Panama Canal — potentially by force — unsettled Panamanians, who used to live with the presence of the U.S. military in the canal zone and were invaded by American forces once before.Annie Correal, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump is prepared to use the U.S. military to reclaim the Panama Canal and take Greenland.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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Out of other options, Rowan turns to her ex-boyfriend — geneticist Sam Larkin, who’s on the cusp of literally curing blindness(?!) — for an off-the-books testing of Lasher’s genetics.Andy Swift, TVLine, 5 Jan. 2025
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That kind of malady might require substantial time and attention to cure.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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One supercharged serum for daytime, to neutralize the threat of skin-aging free radicals; the other, a rejuvenating and reparative treatment to sleep on, so that your skin gets a boost while your cells regenerate overnight.Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are some brands that are looking to regenerate soils, farms, and communities through their products.Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Published on January 2, 2025 Whether piloting a powerful machine in motorsport or the corporate world, the ability to react quickly and decisively while keeping your vision fixed solidly ahead is paramount to success.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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Many tasks, such as painting a room, fixing a leaky faucet, or crafting your own decorations, can be accomplished with basic tools and online tutorials.True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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An analysis that reviewed 12 studies found curcumin improved joint pain and function.14 A different review of studies concluded curcumin may be more effective for joint pain relief than NSAIDs.19 Curcumin is also widely regarded as safe.Ashley Wong, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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Over time, this information can be aggregated to refine communication strategies, improving overall service quality and customer satisfaction.Nick Newsom, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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