as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
rehabbing the torture victim's battered body will be easier than restoring his emotional well-being
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Recent Examples of rehab
Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards remain out with injuries but are progressing in their rehab, the team announced Thursday.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
In this realistic novel for young adults, Bella, 15, confronts her alcoholism and other problems in a rehab center.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Over the years, Davidson has been forthcoming about his mental health and has addressed his previous stints in rehab several times, most recently in September 2023 at a show with John Mulaney and Jon Stewart in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Believing Serena is up to her old habits, Lily (Kelly Rutherford) decides to admit her daughter to rehab against her will.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards remain out with injuries but are progressing in their rehab, the team announced Thursday.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
In this realistic novel for young adults, Bella, 15, confronts her alcoholism and other problems in a rehab center.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Over the years, Davidson has been forthcoming about his mental health and has addressed his previous stints in rehab several times, most recently in September 2023 at a show with John Mulaney and Jon Stewart in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Patients showed immediate improvement to their mobility when the deep brain stimulation was switched on during rehabilitation.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Since its inception, more than 1,000 students have participated, working with lawyers to outline the full scope of a person’s life, from the circumstances of their crimes to their rehabilitation.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The main character, Anyanwu, is an African woman who can heal, shapeshift and seemingly live forever.Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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With all these somatic therapies, the goal is to bring awareness to the sensations that stress or trauma are producing, and ultimately, for the person to feel safer in their body and heal.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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That corresponded to gun switch recoveries by police as well.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tragic search:Search for missing grandma who fell into a sinkhole turns to recovery effort How did the firefighter go missing while diving?Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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If the opposition can keep its gains, maintain cohesion and rehabilitate its image among Syrians, Assad may be forced into serious concessions in exchange for his survival.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The current group of owners, which includes actor Ty Burrell, purchased the out-of-shape establishment in 2011, rehabilitating it and transforming it into one of Salt Lake City's most popular destinations for craft cocktails.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ham is a cut of pork leg that’s been preserved through the process of curing, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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This flash-frozen fish caught off Vancouver Island by a family-run operation was quick cured overnight and then slow roasted, giving the fish an almost steak-like texture and intensely satisfying flavor.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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