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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
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.
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Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The project began with a feasibility study in 2017 to determine whether the bridge could be rehabilitated, according to senior project manager Mike Szurley.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The duration of such a probation typically depends on whether a defendant is determined to be successfully rehabilitated.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Which were rehabilitated, and who runs them and on what basis?
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Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 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.
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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.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
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Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.
—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The project began with a feasibility study in 2017 to determine whether the bridge could be rehabilitated, according to senior project manager Mike Szurley.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The duration of such a probation typically depends on whether a defendant is determined to be successfully rehabilitated.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Which were rehabilitated, and who runs them and on what basis?
—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.
—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 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
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.
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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.
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The same research reported that more than 80% of respondents felt AI improved productivity, while 59% reported a positive influence on code quality.
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In 1785, the Pennsylvania General Assembly commissioned an improved road over Forbes, which was built for military speed, to accommodate wagons and horse travel.
Verb
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Each customer is limited to one coupon, which must be redeemed in the store.
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
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In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
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While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person.
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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.
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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.
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With the win and Cleveland’s 6-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, the Sox (44-39) reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central.
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NurPhoto via Getty Images George Russell of Mercedes reclaimed second place in the world championship after securing victory at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.
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How screwworm infections are treated If it’s caught early, animals can be cured of a New World screwworm infestation.
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Things that cured that FOMO Some fans had to wait roughly 30 minutes just to exit the subway station.
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Ambercycle’s molecularly regenerated Cycora is newer to the field, and Harnest’s collection showcases how it can be used in more than fabrics.
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Payloads can be regenerated just-in-time for a specific target, and code that appears once may never appear again.
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“Rehabilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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