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
Irving will continue his rehabilitation under the supervision of the Mavericks’ medical and performance staff for the remainder of the season, the team said.
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent imaging confirmed Wagner requires additional time and rehabilitation before returning to full basketball activities, the team said.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
He was hospitalized and spent several weeks in a rehabilitation facility.
—Cheryl Corley, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
He’s expected to be moved off their roster after vanishing amid last season’s knee rehabilitation.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent imaging confirmed Wagner requires additional time and rehabilitation before returning to full basketball activities, the team said.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
He was hospitalized and spent several weeks in a rehabilitation facility.
—Cheryl Corley, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
He’s expected to be moved off their roster after vanishing amid last season’s knee rehabilitation.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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The concept shown at the event features large front and rear branding, a snorkel, 285/70 R17 all-terrain tires, a tub rack with recovery tracks, and matte gray paint.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Tahoe National Forest temporarily closed the Castle Peak area during recovery operations.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Adams, who gave well wishes to the debut from afar, plays a dancer emerging from rehab and on the redemption trail in the film.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2026
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Franz Wagner is sidelined again — indefinitely — after additional soreness from his left high ankle sprain required more rehab.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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