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
CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The fastest, most effective way to help our communities is not to outsource, but to rehabilitate and reintegrate.
—Johnny L. Hughes, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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
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Verb
So, Secretary Rubio said there's a three-point plan, stabilize, rehabilitate, transition.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The fastest, most effective way to help our communities is not to outsource, but to rehabilitate and reintegrate.
—Johnny L. Hughes, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Rafi, once reserved, found a sense of belonging with the medical team at a rehabilitation center.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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No minimum to redeem for cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Creative expression as a path to healing Art therapy offers a similar reset, focusing on expression rather than outcomes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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With that success, Mellencamp reclaimed his birth name.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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Such a move, Simental wrote, would capitalize on the excitement created by the hiring of coach Bob Chesney while also helping UCLA reclaim its athletic identity and compete in the Big Ten.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Is there anything better at curing the January blues than planning a trip to a sunny destination?—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Damion Downs, the USMNT forward formerly of Koln, has been signed on loan from Southampton and will be depended upon to help cure that issue and keep Merlin Polzin’s side out of danger.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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Sodium ions migrate back through the ceramic separator, recombining with electrons at the anode to regenerate molten sodium metal.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The property works to protect and regenerate a 10-acre woodland on the property and invests money into local communities and projects, including social funding for families and animal rearing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rather than just fix the problem, the sport might want to identify what exactly the problem is.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of the most compelling accessibility tech didn’t try to fix vision so much as translate the visual world into something usable.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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