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as in redeeming
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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as in healing
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitating
In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.
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Staff Report, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The event celebrated and raised funds for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
There is no commuter rail servicing those areas at the moment; there is a freight line, but the government of Lima and private sector partners in Peru will be rehabilitating the line to provide a commuter rail service, Sargent said.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
At this stage, efforts remain focused on rehabilitating the penguin, the government department said.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Yellow Ribbon Project is a government program aimed at rehabilitating former convicts, with job placement and community engagement.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
The pup is now safe and rehabilitating at an animal rescue facility in Tallahassee.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Martin has been rehabilitating from a toe injury suffered in July during training camp and should be an option in the weeks ahead.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Staff Report, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The event celebrated and raised funds for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
There is no commuter rail servicing those areas at the moment; there is a freight line, but the government of Lima and private sector partners in Peru will be rehabilitating the line to provide a commuter rail service, Sargent said.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
At this stage, efforts remain focused on rehabilitating the penguin, the government department said.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Yellow Ribbon Project is a government program aimed at rehabilitating former convicts, with job placement and community engagement.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
The pup is now safe and rehabilitating at an animal rescue facility in Tallahassee.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Martin has been rehabilitating from a toe injury suffered in July during training camp and should be an option in the weeks ahead.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitating
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An Interview with Diane Wilson Sarah Neilson Talking to the author of The Seed Keeper about the tragedies of modern agriculture, and restoring Indigenous foods to communities as one way of healing historical trauma.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Relieve the holiday stress with a sound healing class at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 9-10am.Megan Stringer, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Today, female artists are reclaiming their narratives in ways that would have been unthinkable decades ago.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Addressing this research gap is critical for developing effective treatments and improving the lives of millions of women.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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But the Jazz are improving at the big-picture issues.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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There’s some anomaly at play here that needs fixing.Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Watson had battled soft-tissue injuries in his first two seasons before seeing a specialist after the 2023 season and fixing his hamstrings.Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Rehabilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitating. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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