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as in redeeming
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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as in healing
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitating
Sea otter mentorship is at the forefront of a formal partnership between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has been rehabilitating sea otters since the 1980s, according to Long.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Mahomes is rehabilitating from a knee injury suffered in Week 14 last season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia has restored the full pumping capacity of its East-West pipeline to 7 million barrels a day, rehabilitating a vital link for oil exports via the Red Sea.
—Clara Ferreira Marques, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Aquarium of the Pacific has a decades-long history of caring for Southern California's rehabilitating sea turtle population.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Ivey spent most of his time in Chicago away from his teammates while rehabilitating his knee, which was sore due to a lack of muscle strength as a direct effect of his long-term recovery from the broken leg.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Windel has spent decades building and rehabilitating housing across Oklahoma.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
While Colorado lawmakers have made significant strides in adding state regulations to prevent future scandals, rehabilitating the funeral industry’s reputation is a more complicated task.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
When an older house has been lived in for a few years, the home could be in a condition that isn’t worth rehabilitating or its sellers might not want to deal with the housing market, instead opting to pass the site on to a developer, Vaughn said.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Mahomes is rehabilitating from a knee injury suffered in Week 14 last season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia has restored the full pumping capacity of its East-West pipeline to 7 million barrels a day, rehabilitating a vital link for oil exports via the Red Sea.
—Clara Ferreira Marques, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Aquarium of the Pacific has a decades-long history of caring for Southern California's rehabilitating sea turtle population.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Ivey spent most of his time in Chicago away from his teammates while rehabilitating his knee, which was sore due to a lack of muscle strength as a direct effect of his long-term recovery from the broken leg.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Windel has spent decades building and rehabilitating housing across Oklahoma.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
While Colorado lawmakers have made significant strides in adding state regulations to prevent future scandals, rehabilitating the funeral industry’s reputation is a more complicated task.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
When an older house has been lived in for a few years, the home could be in a condition that isn’t worth rehabilitating or its sellers might not want to deal with the housing market, instead opting to pass the site on to a developer, Vaughn said.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitating
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There are some redeeming elements like the crumble, but go for the brownie.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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After dominating Ohio State in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Tigers edged Alabama for the championship, redeeming a 45-40 loss to the Crimson Tide to close the 2015 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jeremy Renner is getting real about his healing journey following his tragic snow plow accident in 2023.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lizzo spoke further about reclaiming the word's meaning while speaking about her album title with PEOPLE.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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On its improbable third album since reuniting in 2014 after a 14-year hiatus, American Football isn’t interested in reclaiming youth so much as interrogating what came after it.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
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For all the hype around artificial intelligence—from curing cancer to accelerating space travel—tech leaders have been quick to emphasize its upside.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Much of the Church’s engagement with Big Tech stems from the belief that AI can bear good fruit—reducing poverty, curing illness, spreading literacy—so long as its developers and users are well-intentioned and careful.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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If there’s ever a sign that baseball doesn’t need fixing, that’s it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Far more important than the free grocery store with all of its issues, the mayor would best serve the city by fixing the streets and sidewalks.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Unlike conventional cotton farming, which can deplete the soil and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, regenerative farming aims to go beyond sustainability by actively regenerating and enhancing the environment.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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But a morning run along the Riverwalk below is regenerating, even in winter, and almost anything located in the Loop is walking-distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Steam methane reforming accounts for nearly half of the global supply but produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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State leaders have considered a variety of proposals to address rising costs, from easing property taxes to reforming zoning laws.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rehabilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitating. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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