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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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as in restored
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as in recovering
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Recent Examples of rehabilitated
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The judge stressed that the defendants should be rehabilitated rather than punished for their crime.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
But nobody could figure out that he couldn’t be rehabilitated?
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The trust also emphasized that much of the existing housing may need to be rehabilitated.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Little French Key rehabilitated the animals and provided them healthy diets, veterinary care and enrichment.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
More on the Menendez brothers When is someone convicted of murder considered rehabilitated?
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Ingram said the trucks have gone through wear and tear, which may limit their ability to distribute water as water networks and wells are rehabilitated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The judge stressed that the defendants should be rehabilitated rather than punished for their crime.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
But nobody could figure out that he couldn’t be rehabilitated?
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The trust also emphasized that much of the existing housing may need to be rehabilitated.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Little French Key rehabilitated the animals and provided them healthy diets, veterinary care and enrichment.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
More on the Menendez brothers When is someone convicted of murder considered rehabilitated?
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitated
Verb
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Varsho redeemed himself in the fourth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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As his skin gradually healed, his fur began growing back.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The good news is Jackson may be healed enough to return to the field, which would give the Ravens a huge chance at beating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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By sending the defending champion Dodgers to just their third loss in 14 games this postseason, the Blue Jays reclaimed home-field advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dish, consisting of tater tots with salmon belly that was cured in-house, required too much time and too many ingredients.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Love has apparently cured Joanne of her too-muchness.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sport drive mode improved steering feel, transmission and throttle response.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the latest version comes with an improved long-term stability and a production yield above 88 percent.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gatwa departed the show after two seasons in May, and shockingly regenerated into Billie Piper in the final moments of the most recent episode.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the mechanism is based on a circular redox system, AGXX technology is not consumed but continuously regenerated.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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