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
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
During that same time, almost 5,000 laterals were replaced or rehabilitated using state and MDC funding, which is typically a cost incurred by the homeowner and can cost upwards of $10,000, officials said.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Harm reduction organizations said sustained contact with people who use drugs, such as weekly exchanges of syringes, leads to higher chances of rehabilitation than arrests and imprisonment.
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Maya Henry,
Oklahoma Watch,
30 June 2026
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Verb
Thirty minutes before the interview, general manager Joe Cronin informed Nori that Lillard, the star who will be returning to the team after missing last season rehabilitating his torn left Achilles, would be sitting in on the interview.
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Jason Quick,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
During that same time, almost 5,000 laterals were replaced or rehabilitated using state and MDC funding, which is typically a cost incurred by the homeowner and can cost upwards of $10,000, officials said.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Noun
Last week, Ocean City council members approved a motion designating the site of Gillian's Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Harm reduction organizations said sustained contact with people who use drugs, such as weekly exchanges of syringes, leads to higher chances of rehabilitation than arrests and imprisonment.
—
Maya Henry,
Oklahoma Watch,
30 June 2026
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Winners have to go to a Florida Lottery district office to redeem these winning tickets.
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No minimum to redeem for cash back.
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Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request).
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Dumont’s team wondered whether there was a kind of automatic repair mechanism that could heal spans of the fiber when it was subjected to force.
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With the win and Cleveland’s 6-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, the Sox (44-39) reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central.
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Through chalance, daters are, in a deeper sense, reclaiming their agency.
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But a dose of doxycycline or amoxicillin can generally cure it.
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But the Shadow has at the very least cured me of my sneakerphobia.
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The Lanserhof concept, developed over 35 years ago, is grounded in the fasting cure—the idea that the body can be regenerated through detoxification, purification, and de-acidification.
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While worms, amphibians, fish and echinoderms all contain species capable of regenerating body parts, few mammals have the knack.
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And 35% of Americans currently disagree with deploying violence to fix their concerns about the direction of the country.
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This way, the hotel staff can fix any issues and help your stay feel far more comfortable.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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