1
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
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.
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Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The first phase of rehabilitating three of the critical crossings will begin this year to strengthen them and prevent disruptions.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Don Meginley, who spent three years rehabilitating 20 buildings in Boston’s South End, has agreements to buy 14 buildings near Flamingo Park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The bill would provide a temporary carve-out for companies building new multifamily housing or rehabilitating properties that would otherwise be uninhabitable.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
White spent the bulk of this month rehabilitating with the Hornets’ performance staff ensuring his calf would be able to fully endure the season’s grueling stretch run — which features another West Coast trip — and be available to play in multiple outings in multiple days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
The days of getting paid a first-round pick to take on Sean Monahan’s contract, rehabilitating his value, and then selling him off for an additional first-round pick (and a conditional mid-rounder to boot) are largely a thing of the past.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The largest amount of money in Proposition A — roughly $129 million — will go toward rehabilitating neighborhood streets.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The first phase of rehabilitating three of the critical crossings will begin this year to strengthen them and prevent disruptions.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Don Meginley, who spent three years rehabilitating 20 buildings in Boston’s South End, has agreements to buy 14 buildings near Flamingo Park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The bill would provide a temporary carve-out for companies building new multifamily housing or rehabilitating properties that would otherwise be uninhabitable.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
White spent the bulk of this month rehabilitating with the Hornets’ performance staff ensuring his calf would be able to fully endure the season’s grueling stretch run — which features another West Coast trip — and be available to play in multiple outings in multiple days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
The days of getting paid a first-round pick to take on Sean Monahan’s contract, rehabilitating his value, and then selling him off for an additional first-round pick (and a conditional mid-rounder to boot) are largely a thing of the past.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The largest amount of money in Proposition A — roughly $129 million — will go toward rehabilitating neighborhood streets.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitating
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The silk skirt’s other top redeeming quality?—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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His handle is both his redeeming trait and what traps him in the half court.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Make sure the pillow feels comfortable, especially as your incisions are healing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ospreay was healing from serious back injuries and looked great.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones Deal The Sony WH-CH720N is the ultimate tool for reclaiming your focus.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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In his presentation, Costa made a point of reclaiming the ideals that originally motivated the project.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dish notorious for curing a cold is a recipe that every home cook should keep in their back pocket for sick days and cozy nights alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Donovan said the medical team attempted a few rounds of injections, but that treatment was unsuccessful in curing the issue.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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While trading away Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas certainly doesn’t make the defense better on paper, the team also acquired draft capital in 2026 to go toward improving the defensive side of the ball.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The next phases of the website redesign will focus on fixing issues that arise, as well as ongoing maintenance and upkeep.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Here's how Gen Z is fixing their attention spans.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 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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Democrats today blocked a Republican bill to fully fund the agency while a deal over reforming immigration enforcement is negotiated with the White House.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The governor also proposed reforming waiver case management provided to people with disabilities and older adults and dedicating roughly $77 million in funding over four years for a study on recommendations for administering human services programs across all levels of government.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Rehabilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitating. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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