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
Rafi, once reserved, found a sense of belonging with the medical team at a rehabilitation center.
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Jennifer Obel, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
When Flanagan’s grandmother was temporarily placed in a rehabilitation facility after breaking her hip, Flanagan expected the pressure to ease.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
Covenant Health operates hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living residences and elder care organizations across New England and parts of Pennsylvania.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
People staying in those beds receive all manner of health services, from general surgical and illness recovery to specialty pediatric care or psychiatric care or long-term physical rehabilitation.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
Jennifer Obel, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
When Flanagan’s grandmother was temporarily placed in a rehabilitation facility after breaking her hip, Flanagan expected the pressure to ease.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
Covenant Health operates hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living residences and elder care organizations across New England and parts of Pennsylvania.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
People staying in those beds receive all manner of health services, from general surgical and illness recovery to specialty pediatric care or psychiatric care or long-term physical rehabilitation.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Detroit voters overwhelmingly approve Prop N, a bond issue to put $250 million in city funds toward 8,000 more demolitions and additional home rehabs.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Advocates for Responsible Treatment would pair its knowledge of where rehab facilities were with emergency calls for service; there were scores of calls in a single year for everything from overdoses to suicide attempts.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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