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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.
—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
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.
—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
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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That’s worth at least $30 in travel booked through Chase Travel℠ or when redeemed for a statement credit.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The code must be redeemed within 30 days of purchase.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Verb
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He was treated with antibiotics and creams and had healed by the time of his six-week follow-up.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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As their $20 bills started flying at him, so did their stories, about how raw milk had healed their health issues, including asthma.—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
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At the event, Apple debuted a new and improved Siri—rebranded as Siri AI—as the company sought to answer mounting questions about its place in the AI race.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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And in another investigation, co-led by researchers at Massey, found that GLP-1 drugs were associated with improved survival among people with colorectal cancer as well.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County after roughly seven years of negotiations.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The company reclaimed rights to Monopoly after its Universal deal expired, with producer Randall Emmett briefly attempting to get a Monopoly movie off the ground thereafter.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But unfortunately, Rivers was also a man of his times in the belief that sending the men back to the front when cured was the optimal result.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Its rigorous, three-day prep includes being cured, poached, and roasted, guaranteeing one extremely juicy bird.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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