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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
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The hilltop structures were originally built as Catholic shrines dedicated to the virgins they're named after, but were turned into military fortresses in the early 1800s—they have since been rehabilitated for tourism.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitated
Adjective
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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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The deal is available for in-restaurant orders at the register only and cannot be redeemed via kiosk, online or third party.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Generally, a fracture does not need to be 100% healed before a player returns to action.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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He also probably is not healed all the way.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s partly because our reliance on gas taxes has been rendered obsolete by EV adoption and improved fuel economy.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Modern breeding has introduced several hybrid cultivars, such as ‘Dragon Wings’ which offer improved flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Interior finishes include reclaimed timber flooring and panels, while mature trees relocated from municipal sites reinforce the 'tree' concept and create an immediate green setting.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Public safety must be fully funded, and non-safety payrolls and hiring should be frozen until the current deficit is cured.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Cameron was able to remove the entire tumor, meaning Rider's cancer could be considered cured.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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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 10 May. 2026.
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