1
as in to redeem
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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2
as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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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 rehabilitate
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
His statement, which follows earlier revelations about video footage of the two men in an apparent documentary interview shoot, will add to a long-running debate about whether Bannon really had a documentary in the works or was looking to help rehabilitate Epstein’s reputation with media training.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The rehabilitation area includes 23 tanks that range between 150 and 800 gallons, and a 100,000 gallon saltwater pool.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Verb
White spent the bulk of this month rehabilitating with the Hornets’ performance staff ensuring his calf would be able to fully endure the season’s grueling stretch run — which features another West Coast trip — and be available to play in multiple outings in multiple days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
His statement, which follows earlier revelations about video footage of the two men in an apparent documentary interview shoot, will add to a long-running debate about whether Bannon really had a documentary in the works or was looking to help rehabilitate Epstein’s reputation with media training.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Falcons publicly have expressed confidence in Penix’s surgery and rehabilitation, and Cunningham offered another positive update Tuesday.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The rehabilitation area includes 23 tanks that range between 150 and 800 gallons, and a 100,000 gallon saltwater pool.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Redemption centers also would now collect the identification for customers who redeem at least 2,000 containers.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Must use promo code OUTSIDE20 at checkout to redeem.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
2 Mar. 2026
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The plants will heal faster this time of year and produce a new flush of growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The cream can be used while your tattoo is healing and afterward, moisturizing your skin while keeping your tattoo fresh and bright.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The purpose is to foster humility, reduce a person’s anxiety by releasing their need for control and provide an external source of strength for long-term recovery.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The part-time position aids in the district in fulfilling its responsibility to the community as related to the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs, a release stated.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Supporters characterized the speech as successfully communicating populist messages and attempting to reclaim independent voters through emphasis on cost-of-living concerns and economic achievements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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In April 2025, two years after their reluctant departure, the Sudanese military reclaimed Khartoum from the RSF.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Although medication and changes to your diet and lifestyle can help manage type 2 diabetes, the body’s underlying tendency toward insulin resistance cannot be cured.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Allow the paint to fully cure before resuming regular use of the bathroom.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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With the blast radius of the allegations spreading, the actor checked himself into The Meadows, a $28,000-a-month rehab facility, that same day.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, LaBeouf was ordered to take a drug test and return to rehab after he was arrested for striking two people in a fight outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras weekend.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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The tortoise is a what is called a keystone species, dispersing seeds and helping to regenerate forests, so the hope is that its return will begin to push the island more closely toward its original ecological state.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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Israel is uniquely positioned to help regenerate relations among Western powers, the study notes.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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No amount of what-ifs, however, will fix what ails USC during its final three games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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However, if there’s a problem that requires someone (whether human or robot) to travel to the site to conduct repairs or component replacements, that cannot be fixed in space.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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