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as in restored
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as in recovering
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as in redeemed
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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as in healed
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitated
Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The case also drew significant support for clemency, with advocates arguing she had been rehabilitated and no longer posed a threat.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Two Prosecutors is based on a novella by Georgy Demidov, a physicist who spent 18 years in Soviet prison camps and was rehabilitated in the late 1950s, only to then have his work seized by the authorities; most of his writings were only published following his death in 1987.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
In Oklahoma City, the need is even larger — nearly 45,000 units to be built, preserved or rehabilitated.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
The community center there was rehabilitated and named for her in 1990, when her son was the leader of the Connecticut Senate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Stuart, the judge, questioned whether Davis can be rehabilitated.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
And there was a TV movie where Dirk Bogarde played Dahl, many years ago, with Glenda Jackson as Patricia Neal, about Patricia Neal’s strokes and how Dahl rehabilitated her.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The case also drew significant support for clemency, with advocates arguing she had been rehabilitated and no longer posed a threat.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Two Prosecutors is based on a novella by Georgy Demidov, a physicist who spent 18 years in Soviet prison camps and was rehabilitated in the late 1950s, only to then have his work seized by the authorities; most of his writings were only published following his death in 1987.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
In Oklahoma City, the need is even larger — nearly 45,000 units to be built, preserved or rehabilitated.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
The community center there was rehabilitated and named for her in 1990, when her son was the leader of the Connecticut Senate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Stuart, the judge, questioned whether Davis can be rehabilitated.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitated
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering.—
Talene Appleton,
Men's Health,
31 Jan. 2023
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She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2022
Verb
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despised by all and facing an HR complaint from Nurse Liz (Conni Miu) over the coverup, Richard redeemed himself when he became infected by a deadly virus in the finale which subsequently struck Amy and Liz, among others.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 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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Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The hope now for Gunners fans is that their team can take some inspiration from the improved performance, albeit a losing one, against Manchester City yesterday and turn around their form just in time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Toronto won 58 contests in the regular season, went 32-9 at home and featured the league’s most improved player in Pascal Siakam and All-NBA second-team pick Kawhi Leonard.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Walsh sat through six consecutive DNP-CDs after Tatum’s return but recently reclaimed a spot in Mazzulla’s rotation.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Iger reclaimed the Disney CEO role in late 2022, about two years after his initial departure.—
Lillian Rizzo,Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once cured, store the potatoes in a cool, dark place.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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Calvin Coolidge and Winston Churchill — the two most powerful men of their era — both lost children to infections that penicillin could have cured in an afternoon.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Rehabilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitated. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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