REHABILITATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

rehabilitation

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˌbi-lə-ˈtā-shən

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 Donations to his GoFundMe will go toward physical therapy, specialized burn treatment and wound care supplies, long-term rehabilitation assistance, medications, follow-up care and basic living expenses. —

Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 In rehabilitation and physiotherapy, the suit could guide patients through safe movements at home without constant supervision. —

Omar Kardoudi april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026 One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. —

Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Conine’s injury happened a day before outfielder Kyle Stowers begins a rehabilitation assignment at Triple A Jacksonville. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation

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Mireles warned Grays Ferry residents near the collapse site would hear loud noises Sunday into Monday as the recovery mission continued.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Offset is on the road to recovery — and back on the road.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026