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
Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The original agreement required the developer to rehabilitate a building already on the site to provide a workspace for parks employees.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The league mandates activities are limited to meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Verb
For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The original agreement required the developer to rehabilitate a building already on the site to provide a workspace for parks employees.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
The influencer also addressed speculation surrounding the reason for the divorce, which comes nearly one year after Cody entered a rehabilitation facility for addiction treatment in April 2025.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The league mandates activities are limited to meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Conforto redeemed himself with a leadoff walk in the eighth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The winners will have 72 hours after the finalist announcement to respond and redeem the prize.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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In a low-oxygen environment—similar to that of tadpoles’ usual aquatic habitat—mice tissue healed better than when it was exposed to more oxygen.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Navajo culture, such fracturing violence requires a ceremony to restore balance, to heal.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mireles warned Grays Ferry residents near the collapse site would hear loud noises Sunday into Monday as the recovery mission continued.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Offset is on the road to recovery — and back on the road.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tyler Rogers owned the seventh, Randy Rodríguez pitched his way to an All-Star team by dominating the eighth, and Camilo Doval reclaimed his role in the ninth.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hildebrand ultimately reclaimed her seat after her replacement resigned in October 2016.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Start with small plates or a charcuterie board, featuring Italian cheeses, vegetables, and cured meats.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life for children and families.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Well behind McIlroy, Woodland, the 2026 Houston Open winner who made the cut at the 2024 PGA Championship and 2024 Open Championship following rehab from surgery, is not currently in the hunt for the 2026 Masters title.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Walker's spot in the rotation is likely in jeopardy with ace Zack Wheeler expected to make one or two more rehab starts for Double-A Reading.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some other creatures, most notably salamanders and starfish, can regenerate entire limbs, mammals don’t have this evolutionary superpower.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Barca’s German manager finished answering the final question of his post-match press conference, his eyes fixed on the back of the room.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Remember, honest conversations can fix a lot, but everyone has to want to fix things in the first place.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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