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
Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
The native Angeleno, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley with parents who both worked in the film business, plans to rehabilitate the theater’s elements.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The funding comes through the department’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, which offers funding for the rehabilitation and development for housing for people age 62 and up with qualifying incomes.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The project includes building nine miles of new passenger rail track and rehabilitating the North River Tunnel, according to the commission responsible for it.
—Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
The native Angeleno, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley with parents who both worked in the film business, plans to rehabilitate the theater’s elements.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Another dental practice nearby quoted her approximately $50,000 for a full mouth rehabilitation with implants.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The funding comes through the department’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, which offers funding for the rehabilitation and development for housing for people age 62 and up with qualifying incomes.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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To redeem the offer, use code GOODWILLDUNKIN at checkout.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Thank you for being a safe and healing space when it was needed.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bureau previously announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest of those involved in her abduction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Alouette’s attempts to reclaim her work as her own instead of her father’s result in her consignment to Salpêtrière.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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It was all carefully managed by Disney after its messy changeover in 2020, when Bob Iger handed the reins to Bob Chapek only to reclaim his job two years later.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ivermectin as a cancer treatment exploded in popularity in January 2025 after actor Mel Gibson suggested on Joe Rogan’s podcast that ivermectin cured three friends of advanced cancer.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The detention hearing exposed fatal weaknesses in the State’s evidence — gaps that no amount of charging decisions can cure.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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The pair had become friends during a songwriting session and Arnold heeded Daniels’ advice to go to rehab in Nashville.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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While there is considerable debate over Another Planet funding the rehab and ushering in the venue’s new role as a music house, what’s not in dispute is the impact the renovation on the building itself.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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These neurons do not naturally regenerate, making disorders such as open-angle glaucoma and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy especially difficult to treat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Culp's promise to fix the bill in the Senate was enough to squeeze the bill through.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Best to add to the budget some hundreds of millions of dollars to fix mistakes.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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