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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
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
The sport science clinic in Varese has, for 30 years, prepared and rehabilitated some of Italy’s best athletes.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The hilltop structures were originally built as Catholic shrines dedicated to the virgins they're named after, but were turned into military fortresses in the early 1800s—they have since been rehabilitated for tourism.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
And there was a TV movie where Dirk Bogarde played Dahl, many years ago, with Glenda Jackson as Patricia Neal, about Patricia Neal’s strokes and how Dahl rehabilitated her.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The sport science clinic in Varese has, for 30 years, prepared and rehabilitated some of Italy’s best athletes.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The hilltop structures were originally built as Catholic shrines dedicated to the virgins they're named after, but were turned into military fortresses in the early 1800s—they have since been rehabilitated for tourism.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
And there was a TV movie where Dirk Bogarde played Dahl, many years ago, with Glenda Jackson as Patricia Neal, about Patricia Neal’s strokes and how Dahl rehabilitated her.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 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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Fuel perks earned by shopping will be available for redemption immediately after shopping transactions are complete and can then be redeemed at any GetGo location.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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All gift cards and site credits must be redeemed by June 30.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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His right hind leg healed, but then the disease went after both his front hooves.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Every mother who has sacrificed, healed, protected, cried, laughed, and loved with her whole heart.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Tools like flexible block partitioning and improved motion detection allow AV1 to reduce data usage while still maintaining a high level of detail.—
Fredrik Nilsson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The plan calls for improved traffic flow while turning the causeway’s edges into an elaborate and environmentally resilient park called The Shoreline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The brewery also reclaimed outdoor patio seating that had previously been used for brewing equipment and storage.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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After coming off the bench, returning early from a hyperextended knee, Edwards reclaimed some of his mojo.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Deli meats are cured with salt to preserve them and extend their shelf life.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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South Africa couldn’t revoke the payout because the underlying disease — an economy that has hardly grown for more than a decade alongside unemployment at more than 30% — was never cured.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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