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
For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.
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Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The original agreement required the developer to rehabilitate a building already on the site to provide a workspace for parks employees.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The new design will feature two new pools and rehabilitate the site’s pool house.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Luigi and Mario attempt to rehabilitate Browser from his evil ways.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Mar. 2026
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Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The original agreement required the developer to rehabilitate a building already on the site to provide a workspace for parks employees.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The new design will feature two new pools and rehabilitate the site’s pool house.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Luigi and Mario attempt to rehabilitate Browser from his evil ways.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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For example, a $351 or $365 flight requires you to redeem 5,000 to cover that last $1 or $15.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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There were redeeming factors, though.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
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In a low-oxygen environment—similar to that of tadpoles’ usual aquatic habitat—mice tissue healed better than when it was exposed to more oxygen.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Navajo culture, such fracturing violence requires a ceremony to restore balance, to heal.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Rogers owned the seventh, Randy Rodríguez pitched his way to an All-Star team by dominating the eighth, and Camilo Doval reclaimed his role in the ninth.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hildebrand ultimately reclaimed her seat after her replacement resigned in October 2016.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Start with small plates or a charcuterie board, featuring Italian cheeses, vegetables, and cured meats.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life for children and families.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some other creatures, most notably salamanders and starfish, can regenerate entire limbs, mammals don’t have this evolutionary superpower.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Barca’s German manager finished answering the final question of his post-match press conference, his eyes fixed on the back of the room.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Remember, honest conversations can fix a lot, but everyone has to want to fix things in the first place.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gallup poll found that about 4 in 10 workers say their organization has adopted AI tools or technology to improve organizational practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Outlook Lite was a lightweight alternative to Outlook designed to keep the app size small, improve performance on less powerful devices, and reduce battery usage.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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