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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
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
Once the home is rehabilitated, Habitat would sell it at an affordable price and the city would be refunded by Habitat.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Now, the zombies are being rehabilitated and reintroduced into the general public, including teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who isn't exactly welcomed home with open arms.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Five interesting things about Sean McCauley McCauley has acquired, built, or rehabilitated over 57 companies and has consulted over 50 businesses.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Starting Wednesday, aquarium visitors will be able to see Porkchop — and other sea turtles — be rehabilitated with the opening of a new area that includes a roughly 4,000-gallon pool.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
It was built in 1949 and has been rehabilitated several times, the last being in 2017, documents said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
While Ono’s stature as an artist has largely been rehabilitated, Sheff brings hue and shading to her story.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Once the home is rehabilitated, Habitat would sell it at an affordable price and the city would be refunded by Habitat.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Now, the zombies are being rehabilitated and reintroduced into the general public, including teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who isn't exactly welcomed home with open arms.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Five interesting things about Sean McCauley McCauley has acquired, built, or rehabilitated over 57 companies and has consulted over 50 businesses.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Starting Wednesday, aquarium visitors will be able to see Porkchop — and other sea turtles — be rehabilitated with the opening of a new area that includes a roughly 4,000-gallon pool.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
It was built in 1949 and has been rehabilitated several times, the last being in 2017, documents said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
While Ono’s stature as an artist has largely been rehabilitated, Sheff brings hue and shading to her story.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
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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But Solanke redeemed himself in 2022-23 with the drop looming for Bournemouth again, scoring in three crucial victories against Fulham, Spurs and Leeds United in the April and also setting up the other two goals, including Dango Ouattara’s stoppage-time winner, in a 3-2 defeat of his current club.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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These tickets must be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office in Tallahassee or one of the district offices.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lloyd had multiple blunt force injuries and bruises to her head, neck, torso, arms and legs that were healed at different levels, including fractures in her ribs and left upper jaw, an autopsy report said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thank you for building a children’s hospital that has healed families from across the globe.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By combining neutron-scattering data with thermal conductivity measurements, the researchers directly linked the improved heat flow to longer-lasting phonons traveling through the crystal lattice.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Modern cultivars add unique new foliage colors that shift with the seasons and improved flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The home features reclaimed antique European limestone floors and custom millwork.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Menoncello replied with a break and 40-meter solo try for 10-5 but England reclaimed the lead right on halftime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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During the winter and early spring, dormant vegetation — especially grass cured by freezing temperatures — becomes prime fuel when paired with dry, warm and windy weather.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those then exploded in popularity after actor Mel Gibson suggested on Joe Rogan's podcast last January that ivermectin cured three friends of advanced cancer.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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