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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
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
The albatross was rehabilitated and released back to the wild in a neighboring area in October, officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The project would take up about 14,000 square feet of former retail space on the first floor of the former Woodward & Lothrup department store building, a historic landmark that was rehabilitated more than 20 years ago.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The albatross was rehabilitated and released back to the wild in a neighboring area in October, officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The project would take up about 14,000 square feet of former retail space on the first floor of the former Woodward & Lothrup department store building, a historic landmark that was rehabilitated more than 20 years ago.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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 pass cannot be redeemed until March 2026.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Curry has missed the past four games with runners’ knee, an injury that can only be healed through rest.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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That means if Kim does get surgery after the Olympics, she’ll likely be fully healed in time for the next winter season.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rodney Williams, newly appointed as the city’s Families, Parks and Recreation Director, met last week with some of the advocates who have been petitioning for better care of the famed birds, including improved cleanliness.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other segments included card magic, floating illusions, and comedic skits, in which humanoids displayed improved timing, expressive behavior, and coordinated role interactions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its premise is that Bessette, an outsider in the family, deserves for her reputation to be reclaimed.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gel nail polish was developed by CND under the brand name Shellac and is a liquid polish that is cured and hardened under a UV lamp.—
Tori Crowther,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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One was Robert Willner, who had lost his medical license in Florida for claiming to have cured an AIDS patient by administering ozone.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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