REHABILITATIVE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

rehabilitative

adjective

as in remedial

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Recent Examples of rehabilitative Nursing homes, sometimes called skilled nursing homes, provide 24-hour medical care for long-term or short-term rehabilitative stays for people who need a high level of medical care. — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, prisoners increasingly end up spending more time in their cells, with less access to rehabilitative programs and more incentive to pass the time taking illicit drugs. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 The agency also describes its existing prisons as rehabilitative. — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 25 Sep. 2026 Hospital officials said Hiyab and Wuhbto are receiving rehabilitative services at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in Maryland Heights, Missouri. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Trump’s order calls for veterans from around the country to come for rehabilitative services. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 This highly specialized surgical and rehabilitative care is best delivered in a facility like the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute, which is specifically designed for kids and staffed with specialists in pediatric care. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 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. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitative

Adjective

Graduation rates continue to rise, but the number of students who require remedial coursework after high school remains high.

— Matt Williams, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Public agencies can buy from or encourage corporate procurers to buy from those AI providers that have complied with remedial measures or provided access to evaluators.

— Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of remedial

Adjective

Raffensperger's investigation will examine why the results were not initially uploaded, whether election procedures were followed and what corrective measures may be needed to prevent similar incidents.

— Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026
By May 1, DCF and AHCA had sent roughly 1 million corrective notices but still appealed the ruling.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of corrective

Adjective

Children in these countries have less access to medical diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and are often diagnosed at later stages of illness with less access to curative therapy.

— Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Yet despite their curative potential, uptake of gene therapies for sickle cell disease has been slow.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of curative

Adjective

The spa Few things feel more restorative after a day of travel than a really good massage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Historically, Ashland was also sometimes referred to as the Baden-Baden (a historic German spa town) of America thanks to its healing mineral waters, drawing visitors from near and far seeking restorative baths.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of restorative

Adjective

In stark contrast, the USS Abraham Lincoln has enjoyed almost none of these recuperative opportunities during their present cruise.

— Roger Archibald, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Types of calming aid There are a few different ways to tackle anxiety, both as a preventive and recuperative means.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of recuperative

Adjective

Researchers have also discovered hundreds of medicinal compounds in insects, and there are likely many more to be found.

— Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
What readers are saying The comments discuss the historical use of cannabis, suggesting it was likely used in ancient times for medicinal and recreational purposes, similar to other plants like poppies and coca leaves.

— Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of medicinal

Adjective

This is not a medical spa and therefore there is no nutrition concept, but healthful snacks like fruit grown on property and nuts are available in the changing spaces, hydrotherapy zone and the relaxation rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
As more people choose to stay in their homes longer, homeowners are looking for ways to create spaces that support and enhance healthful living with longevity in mind.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

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