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
Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
While 2024 was a busy year for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works the next 12 months are just as packed with roads, ramps and bridges being built or rehabilitated.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
After spending a few days at the Dodgers’ training complex in Arizona, Muncy joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and will start a minor-league rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
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Verb
Though there was discussion of replacing the viaduct completely, a decision was made to rehabilitate it and add two more lanes onto the upper deck.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
While 2024 was a busy year for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works the next 12 months are just as packed with roads, ramps and bridges being built or rehabilitated.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
Abduction and adduction are essential to rehabilitation after injury or surgery.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
After spending a few days at the Dodgers’ training complex in Arizona, Muncy joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and will start a minor-league rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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This series had no redeeming science value, but was pure unadulterated entertainment.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Over time, bone tissue grows to fill the gap, and once fully healed, the limb is longer.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each morning, an Apres Sleep Cart is at your service, providing healing tinctures, stretch cards, and facial mists.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two have claimed some wins, including a new fighter jet mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a push by Trump to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp and a disaster declaration from the president to support ice storm recovery efforts in northern Michigan.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The image background was glittery orange, the same texture seen on her website with her letter reclaiming her entire catalog.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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And Swift’s desire to reclaim control of her artistic legacy led her to re-record four of her early albums.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, there is a single disastrous outcome: disease is treated rather than cured.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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And, accepting the premise that Christian referred only to those immigrants from European countries as stated in the History Museum’s research, who were these Christians who had to be doubly fined to cure them of consorting with their Negro counterparts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sasaki is expected to face hitters for three simulated innings on Friday at Dodger Stadium, then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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As the lone starting pitcher the Cubs acquired before Thursday’s trade deadline, losing Soroka for even two weeks is a blow, even with right-handers Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad on rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa and nearing returns.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If target dies this turn, it is removed from game entirely and cannot be regenerated.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Collagen helps your body regenerate connective tissue, which includes your tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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And here’s the real kicker: a leadership change doesn’t just fix optics.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Not one group or one individual will be able to fix the situation the animals are in.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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