as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his rehabilitation from the flu was brief, and he was up and working again within a few days
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Recent Examples of rehabilitation
The caucus will continue to stand by the rights of those incarcerated and will proactively defend legislation that promotes safety and rehabilitation.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Lex — whose work often reflects science fiction themes through cinematic storytelling — steeps viewers in a fictional smart city of the very near future where an AI conglomerate operates a therapeutic rehabilitation center for self-driving cars in need of a mental tuneup.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Evidence of its rehabilitation, if it were needed, is to be found in modern pastimes.
—David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Lex — whose work often reflects science fiction themes through cinematic storytelling — steeps viewers in a fictional smart city of the very near future where an AI conglomerate operates a therapeutic rehabilitation center for self-driving cars in need of a mental tuneup.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Evidence of its rehabilitation, if it were needed, is to be found in modern pastimes.
—David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Jake Paul and Julio César Chávez Jr. have taunted each other for weeks, asserting their superiority while dismissing allegations Paul has brokered deals with opponents to fix fights and that Chávez is too far past his prime for a return to the ring follow a stint in rehab.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Vierling's rehab assignment got a little sidetracked when the outfielder missed time with a stomach bug, but he is cleared to return to the Major League lineup.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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