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
During the same period, the City of Chicago Department of Housing produced an average of 1,100 affordable units annually through new construction and rehabilitation.
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Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press recently toured a 40-bed men’s ward at the Havana Psychiatric Hospital, where patients aged 20 to 30 are undergoing a 90-day detox before beginning rehabilitation.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Kelce said the addition of running back Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ rehabilitation from a knee injury didn’t affect his decision.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
This law incentivizes meaningful rehabilitation while maintaining strong safeguards for public safety.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press recently toured a 40-bed men’s ward at the Havana Psychiatric Hospital, where patients aged 20 to 30 are undergoing a 90-day detox before beginning rehabilitation.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Kelce said the addition of running back Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ rehabilitation from a knee injury didn’t affect his decision.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
This law incentivizes meaningful rehabilitation while maintaining strong safeguards for public safety.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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Against a backdrop of cautious recovery in China’s luxury market, Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW) has unveiled its provisional Fall/Winter 2026 schedule.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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His extensive background includes strategic planning, cybersecurity governance, infrastructure management, data security, disaster recovery, and operational oversight, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Yankees have plenty of rotation depth and more on the way if the rehabs of Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt go as planned.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Exact timing around Wagner’s rehab is important, because after Wednesday’s matchup between the Magic and Cavaliers on ESPN, there are only 18 games remaining in the regular season.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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