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
Abduction and adduction are essential to rehabilitation after injury or surgery.
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
After spending a few days at the Dodgers’ training complex in Arizona, Muncy joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and will start a minor-league rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
There is also the return of captain Leah Williamson, who was absent from the World Cup due to her ongoing rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury suffered the year prior while with Arsenal.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 July 2025
The creative concept offers questions about rehabilitation, the purpose of prisons and how music can be a lifeline.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
After spending a few days at the Dodgers’ training complex in Arizona, Muncy joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and will start a minor-league rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
There is also the return of captain Leah Williamson, who was absent from the World Cup due to her ongoing rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury suffered the year prior while with Arsenal.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 July 2025
The creative concept offers questions about rehabilitation, the purpose of prisons and how music can be a lifeline.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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The two have claimed some wins, including a new fighter jet mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a push by Trump to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp and a disaster declaration from the president to support ice storm recovery efforts in northern Michigan.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sasaki is expected to face hitters for three simulated innings on Friday at Dodger Stadium, then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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As the lone starting pitcher the Cubs acquired before Thursday’s trade deadline, losing Soroka for even two weeks is a blow, even with right-handers Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad on rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa and nearing returns.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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