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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
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
Another cousin, Tamara Lucera Goodell, testified in May that the brothers were rehabilitated.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
The sandwich’s reputation has been rehabilitated of late, in fits and starts.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Another cousin, Tamara Lucera Goodell, testified in May that the brothers were rehabilitated.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
The sandwich’s reputation has been rehabilitated of late, in fits and starts.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitated
Verb
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The offer can be redeemed through the Pilot app at all participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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But even as the scars on my chest healed, my heart remembered the pain and fear.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Giants announced that Eldridge will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his wrist and should be healed within eight weeks.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 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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After the Dolphins reclaimed the lead at 24-20 on a Jaylen Waddle touchdown catch, Dowdle started the ensuing drive with a 16-yard gain but then limped to the sideline with cramps in both calves.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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In Hong Kong, demonstrators reclaimed alt-right meme Pepe the Frog as a pro-democracy symbol.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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If that spat was a microdose, Longstaff’s performance was a 90-minute saline drip of all-action brilliance that cured any ailment.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Various studies have linked omega-3 fatty acid intake to improved learning, memory, and cognition.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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The company invests about $2 billion a year in AI, but has reduced headcount and improved efficiency to save at least the same amount, Dimon told Bloomberg.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What the study found was that fire tolerant trees, those that regenerated with fire, have been replaced over time by fire intolerant trees that just burn.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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If target dies this turn, it is removed from game entirely and cannot be regenerated.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Rehabilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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