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Recent Examples of rehabilitative
Defendants may be screened for diversion programming, which redirects eligible individuals away from conviction and toward rehabilitative services, such as substance use or domestic violence offender treatment.
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Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
San Diego’s leadership should recognize the urgency of these challenges as part of a broader civic agenda and increase resources for early interventions that are rehabilitative rather than punitive.
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Muhammad Aquil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Her mother responded that prison was meant to be rehabilitative.
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Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
The goal is to reduce wait times by having patients receive physician, diagnostic, operative and rehabilitative care all in one location.
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Lily O'Neill,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Jan. 2026
Proceeds will go to the Resident Recreation Fund, which provides programs and activities for those living at the center, which offers long- and short-term rehabilitative services to DuPage County residents.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Establishing transparent timelines and eligibility criteria, especially for people who have non-violent convictions or have demonstrated substantial rehabilitative progress, would make the process more predictable.
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Khalil Cumberbatch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Nate Forbes and his wife, Catherine, also recently made a major donation to the University of Michigan, which will establish an institute dedicated to sports medicine, orthopedic, and physical medicine and rehabilitative care.
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Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
San Diego’s leadership should recognize the urgency of these challenges as part of a broader civic agenda and increase resources for early interventions that are rehabilitative rather than punitive.
—
Muhammad Aquil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Her mother responded that prison was meant to be rehabilitative.
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Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
The goal is to reduce wait times by having patients receive physician, diagnostic, operative and rehabilitative care all in one location.
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Lily O'Neill,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Jan. 2026
Proceeds will go to the Resident Recreation Fund, which provides programs and activities for those living at the center, which offers long- and short-term rehabilitative services to DuPage County residents.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.
—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Establishing transparent timelines and eligibility criteria, especially for people who have non-violent convictions or have demonstrated substantial rehabilitative progress, would make the process more predictable.
—
Khalil Cumberbatch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Nate Forbes and his wife, Catherine, also recently made a major donation to the University of Michigan, which will establish an institute dedicated to sports medicine, orthopedic, and physical medicine and rehabilitative care.
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Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitative
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Total costs for protecting drinking water to federal standards for PFAS will exceed $1 billion in Minnesota, including drinking water treatment, investigation, and remedial actions.
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The suit alleges she was informed the officer resisted calls to attend remedial training going so far as to tell his fellow officers that Internal Affairs could open up an insubordination case on him.
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The effects of disease should be monitored so corrective action can be taken when necessary, according to the report.
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Integrating digital into an already mature lean environment can help executives understand what corrective measures haven’t been acted on, but technology alone isn’t enough for true accountability.
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For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.
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Along with an extensive menu of restorative facials and massages, a robust lineup of yoga and wellness classes spoil guests for choice.
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The same treatment plan may include implants, prosthetics, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and restorative work.
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Riverwork, only her second novel after a lifetime of ludic, elliptical poetry, assigns itself an essentially recuperative and archival undertaking.
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Schedule some recuperative time by booking one of the hotel’s Signature Spa’s five treatment rooms, either solo or as a couple.
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But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.
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During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of just a handful of brands that were given licenses to produce medicinal whiskey.
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The burst of tart lime pairs perfectly with the kick of jalapeño flavor for a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with chips and salsa.
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Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace.
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
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Trump’s order adds weight behind the study at a time when the administration had appeared to be trying to shift focus away from Kennedy’s more contentious vaccine policies and toward topics with more widespread support among medical professionals, such as healthful eating.
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“Rehabilitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitative. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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