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
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The project centers around Reggie (Morgan), a disgraced former football player on a mission to rehabilitate his image, with Moynihan playing his loyal former teammate.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
One year later, Delaney reportedly checked into a rehabilitation center, per the outlet.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Customers may redeem a free Ben & Jerry's scoop of their choice, cone included, at any participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop on Free Cone Day.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Raise your status to redeem better bonuses and discounts for traveling. NHL fans can find a Hat Trick Jackpot.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even after the physical scars healed, I was left with emotional ones.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Torres is with the Tigers on a one-year contract, hoping to reclaim the market value his earlier days once portended.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Eternal Sunshine Rules Multiple Billboard Charts In addition to leading the sales-only ranking, Eternal Sunshine also reclaims the top spot on the Vinyl Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like doctors stopping a patient’s heart to cure atrial fibrillations, a brief, brutal trade war could have Americans paying less and owning more.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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And of course, let your nails properly cure under the UV light—try not to move around too much or knock things over.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nick Mears and Quinn Priester will join the team in Denver, where the Brewers open a three-game series tonight at Coors Field while right-hander Tobias Myers is heading to Nashville to start a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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McCullers is scheduled to make his third minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Sugar Land and, if there are no setbacks, could return sometime in early May.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For example, after the age of 60, collagen production significantly decreases, and so does the ability to maintain those reserves, therefore treatments must be appropriately spaced apart to allow the skin time to regenerate itself.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Iran wants relief from sanctions and breathing room to regenerate their forces and maintain stability domestically.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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To fix a bland soup, try reducing the liquid, adding more seasoning, or mixing in an acid like lemon juice or vinegar.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Other ways to fix bland soup include adding umami, fat, or sweetness.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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