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
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Woodruff missed all last year and the first half of this season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The new tunnel is expected to be in service by 2035 and the full rehabilitation of the existing tunnel will be complete by 2038.
—Gregory Korte, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Most of that will help rehabilitate historic buildings there.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Woodruff missed all last year and the first half of this season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Other specialty areas including cardiology, dermatology, physical rehabilitation, otolaryngology and gastroenterology.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The new tunnel is expected to be in service by 2035 and the full rehabilitation of the existing tunnel will be complete by 2038.
—Gregory Korte, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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One important caveat is, new JAL Mileage Bank members must wait seven days before redeeming miles.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That seems like quite a serious undertaking for a half-hour comedy about a disgraced former college football player who sets off to redeem himself by catfishing his way into becoming the quarterback for an underdog team in south Georgia.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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But even as the scars on my chest healed, my heart remembered the pain and fear.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Can a grieving mother help others heal?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a statement posted to social media, Parton, 79, said the recovery time will prevent her from properly preparing for the Las Vegas performances.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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My surgery and recovery presented no complications.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Local coffee roasters are aiming to reclaim Black coffee culture by sourcing from Black producers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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How Democrats fare in efforts to reclaim the governor's office could preview a national pattern and influence party strategies as the GOP strives to maintain control of the House and Senate while Democrats push for significant gains after a disappointing 2024.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chatbots that cure cancer might still be a work in progress, but Waymos are already taking over cities.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Did a dessert cure my postpartum loss?—
Aisha Muharrar,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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Carrie struggled with drug addiction as a teen-ager but went to rehab and got clean in 1979, then embarked with Burnett on a mother-daughter anti-drug speaking tour.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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In retrospect, an extra rehab start in the minors in July might have prevented his minor-league starts in September.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Unlike many other stem cells that fail to integrate or fade quickly, MUSE cells can truly regenerate tissue, offering real healing — not just symptom relief.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is a month to quietly root and regenerate.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vehicle owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from any structures and other vehicles until the recall is fixed.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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So just fixing my diet, drinking a lot of water, stretching, moving every day, doing the right movements.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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