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
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Austen Erblat, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Plenty of sanctuaries blur the line between rehabilitation and entertainment.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Sea otter mentorship is at the forefront of a formal partnership between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has been rehabilitating sea otters since the 1980s, according to Long.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Moore was hospitalized with serious injuries and had been undergoing surgery and rehabilitation during his time in the hospital, officials said.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Plenty of sanctuaries blur the line between rehabilitation and entertainment.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Rewards members can redeem the free pretzel deal, found in the Auntie Anne’s Rewards App in stores or online (at participating locations).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Any gift certificates not redeemed by May 31 will be forfeited.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Salt water contains healing minerals and the sensation of immersing yourself in water has been found to be relaxing.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In some places, the scars haven’t healed.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those are the values SB 180 stripped in 2025 — a law that, under the guise of expediting hurricane recovery, suspends local comprehensive planning statewide for three years, reaching well beyond rebuilding, into stormwater management, environmental protection, and recouping the costs of growth.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even then, Moore’s recovery during the next few months will be crucial to his ability to make an immediate impact.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For millenia, being cured was synonymous with feeling better.—
Hannah Kerman,
STAT,
29 Apr. 2026
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For some patients, this therapy can cure their cancer.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Snell made his second rehab start with Class-A Ontario on Wednesday and threw 39 pitches while retiring nine of 10 batters faced in three innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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At that point, Volpe’s 20-day rehab clock will expire, leaving the Yankees with two choices on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In their underwater world, this ability serves a practical purpose as well; when threatened or crowded, an axolotl may even bite off the gills or limbs of another, only for both to regenerate over time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because of this ability, researchers are especially interested in studying axolotls to understand whether humans might one day be able to regenerate tissues or even limbs in a similar way.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fast growth of legal sports betting has also ushered in a slew of prosecutions against insiders seeking to fix elements of games, such as score margins or results of individual plays.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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The law will require grocery stores to keep prices fixed for at least one business day and would ban the use of surveillance data in pricing systems.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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