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as in restored
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as in recovering
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as in redeemed
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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as in healed
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitated
Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The project began with a feasibility study in 2017 to determine whether the bridge could be rehabilitated, according to senior project manager Mike Szurley.
—Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The duration of such a probation typically depends on whether a defendant is determined to be successfully rehabilitated.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Which were rehabilitated, and who runs them and on what basis?
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Adjective
One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The project began with a feasibility study in 2017 to determine whether the bridge could be rehabilitated, according to senior project manager Mike Szurley.
—Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The duration of such a probation typically depends on whether a defendant is determined to be successfully rehabilitated.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Which were rehabilitated, and who runs them and on what basis?
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitated
Adjective
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering.—
Talene Appleton,
Men's Health,
31 Jan. 2023
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She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2022
Verb
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These tickets must be redeemed at a Florida Lottery office.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Qatar lost all of their games in 2022 but redeemed themselves a year later by retaining the Asian Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Who doesn’t want fractures to be healed?—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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In a follow-up video, Thompson showed an unfiltered look at her recovery, documenting how much her wounds had healed over the course of 15 days.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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At the event, Apple debuted a new and improved Siri—rebranded as Siri AI—as the company sought to answer mounting questions about its place in the AI race.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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And in another investigation, co-led by researchers at Massey, found that GLP-1 drugs were associated with improved survival among people with colorectal cancer as well.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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The walls and ceiling feature 200-year-old wood reclaimed from farmhouses, and the furniture is made from local elm.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Consider my dyspepsia and neuralgia cured!—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Garlic should be cured for about 3 to 4 weeks until the bulb skins are perfectly dry and papery, the roots are hard and bristly, and the garlic leaves are brown and brittle to the touch.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Rehabilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitated. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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