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 rehabilitation of it was scary, because that’s where the real problems are. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025 The controversial mogul hoped to be booked into FCI Fort Dix for his 50-month sentence to benefit from their drug rehabilitation program and maximize how often his family could visit him. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025 In environments that emphasize rehabilitation and reflection, visual arts and creative programs can play a role in encouraging engagement, focus, and learning. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Pritchard was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and the university said he has been transferred to a rehabilitation center in Jacksonville to continue his recovery. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
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Noun
  • Firefighter Caleb Halvorson, 26, was brought home Monday by his crew and will continue his long recovery and rehabilitation at home, the Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
  • As far as recovery matches go, a clash with eight-time winners OL wouldn’t be the preferred choice.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • After multiple stints in rehab, the actor got sober in 2017.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The specialists who were involved in his rehab work have also helped Endrick get to know his body better.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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