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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
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
With its sadistic violence, taboo sexuality, and grim depiction of postwar London, Peeping Tom was a flop that essentially ended the illustrious career of director Michael Powell, falling into obscurity until Martin Scorsese rescued it and rehabilitated its reputation with a 1979 rerelease.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 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
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
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
With its sadistic violence, taboo sexuality, and grim depiction of postwar London, Peeping Tom was a flop that essentially ended the illustrious career of director Michael Powell, falling into obscurity until Martin Scorsese rescued it and rehabilitated its reputation with a 1979 rerelease.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitated
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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 deal can be redeemed when ordering through the restaurant kiosk, the Shake website, or the Shake Shack mobile app, with the code CHICKENSUNDAY.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tickets sold at the gate are $3, which can be redeemed for a $3 concession item during the game.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Many of the physical injuries have healed.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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His leg isn’t fully healed; even after eight months, the wound is still there.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The analyst added that another potential catalyst for the company, improved grades at Alcoa's bauxite mines, remains a 2028 story at the earliest.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Discussions about improved access to the beach date back 15 years, when concerns were brought up during one of the bigger surf contests, the Nike Lowers Pro, between the nonprofit and the event organizers.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Mavericks reclaimed the lead on a basket by Flagg.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lovers of maximalist eccentricity have reclaimed the word and redefined it in a more positive tone.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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