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
Closer to Boston, there's a years-long construction project to replace and rehabilitate bridges on the Mass Pike and I-95 interchange in Newton and Weston.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The project includes replacing and rehabilitating drainage culverts beneath the highway to help preserve the roadbed and reduce flooding.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The project includes replacing and rehabilitating drainage culverts beneath the highway to help preserve the roadbed and reduce flooding.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Winners may not substitute, assign, or transfer any prize or redeem any prize for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The Armorer says that after removing his helmet, he can only be redeemed by bathing in the Living Waters on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The crisis tests Pope Leo XIV’s pledge to heal divisions with traditionalists, coming after Pope Francis’ 2021 crackdown on the Latin Mass sparked deep anger among church conservatives.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Hassid recommends rest and treatment in order for the knee to heal correctly.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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The material is difficult to work with, requiring careful handling and precise environmental conditions to cure properly.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Deli meats are cured with salt to preserve them and extend their shelf life.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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This is not yet the world where software is regenerated on demand and deployed as the business requires.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Newhouse acquired the Pollock in 2000 for an undisclosed sum from then-Sotheby’s owner Alfred Taubman, who was facing hefty legal fees from his price-fixing scandal.—
Julie Brener Davich,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Despite opening foreign properties like the Michelangelo in New York’s Midtown district in 1992, taking over the Hotel Castille in Paris in 2005 and The Gore, The Pelham and The Franklin in London in 2014, the focus for the group remains fixed on Italy.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Fu also stressed that more work needs to be done to boost domestic demand, urging businesses to improve their offerings to attract consumers.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The Sparks fell to 1-3 (tied with Seattle for last place in the Western Conference) while Toronto improved to 2-2.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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