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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
Wach Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2024
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
Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
In the rehabilitation program that counts Boris and Svetlaya among its alumni, researchers feed the cubs almost exclusively wild game.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Moore had no violations on his prison record, had worked to rehabilitate other inmates and remained active in his children’s lives.
—Wach Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2024
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
Noun
With Boubakary Soumare suspended for tomorrow’s trip to Newcastle United, fellow midfielder Wilfred Ndidi struggling with a hamstring problem and Winks continuing his rehabilitation after a groin injury, Skipp is expected to get another opportunity.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
In the rehabilitation program that counts Boris and Svetlaya among its alumni, researchers feed the cubs almost exclusively wild game.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Travel rewards can be more lucrative but are notoriously harder to redeem, Bankrate also found.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The two teams traded punts before Slye redeemed himself with a 50-yard field goal after a 12-play, 48-yard drive.Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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Experiments like these expose the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself in the face of growing climate change concerns.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Had the specialist felt that Okonkwo’s injury was not healing after the cast was taken off on Wednesday night, Wrexham would have had to move into the loan market in January.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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All flights grounded Damage to the seaport and airport is likely to hamper aid efforts and economic recovery in a country dependent on agricultural exports and tourism.Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Year-on-year, the quarterly numbers still show a decline of 2 percent (compared with the third quarter of 2023), but recovery must start somewhere.Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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This could empower farmers to reclaim their autonomy and give them the resources to help fight climate change.Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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To reclaim the promise of representative government — a government that serves the people, not corporate ledgers.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, that doesn’t cure Guillermo’s melancholy, and the other vamps theorize about why this is bothering Guillermo so much.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nitrosamines are compounds found in water, cured and grilled meats, dairy products and vegetables, according to the FDA.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The hospital arranged to send her to a rehab center.TJ Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Megan, who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken foot and vertebra, spent three weeks in the ICU and then was transferred to a rehab facility, according to the report.David Chiu, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Longer sleep phases Women tend to spend more time in the deep and REM (rapid eye movement) phases of sleep, stages that are essential for regenerating tissues, consolidating memories and recharging mental energy.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Twelfth Doctor was originally planned to regenerate at the end of The Doctor Falls, but upon learning Chibnall was planning to skip that year's Christmas special, Moffat hastily put one together to save the timeslot for the show.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The solution isn’t fixing the other person but addressing the dynamic itself.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Woolford also recommended that parents not use threats to fix misbehavior.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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