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
Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Jackson is skeptical that the terms of the program were designed to actually help property owners looking to build or rehabilitate a home.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Nicole Cobler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
DuPage County residents can dial 211 to receive around-the-clock information and referrals to mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental food programs, shelter and affordable housing options, a news release on the board’s action said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Will Scott Frost recreate the success from his first tenure with UCF after failing to rehabilitate Nebraska?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Jackson is skeptical that the terms of the program were designed to actually help property owners looking to build or rehabilitate a home.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
After months of rehabilitation, several birds of prey will be released on Lake Buchanan this weekend.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
DuPage County residents can dial 211 to receive around-the-clock information and referrals to mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental food programs, shelter and affordable housing options, a news release on the board’s action said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Keep the records until the loan is paid off, and for three years after that, Gallegos said. Treasury bond records: Keep them until the bonds are redeemed.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, guests can earn or redeem Accor Live Limitless points when staying here.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The mood was like an eternal shiva — the celebration of the South L.A. rapper’s cinematic life is muted, the search for meaning and healing unending.—
Jeff Weiss,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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There is no epiphany and no resolution, only a rupture that even the husband’s eloquence can’t heal.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The same office also funds disaster recovery and programs that help local communities build affordable housing.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
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And then more excitement as the disk is taken for forensic examination, with a tense wait while top data recovery experts are flown in from across the globe until finally the data is recovered to the sound of popping champagne corks.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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In July 2024, Leeds reclaimed control of Elland Road for the first time since 2004.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Can Nordqvist and Team Europe reclaim the Solheim Cup, or will the Americans find a way to win back-to-back?—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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With further testing, the novel approach could one day cure the as-yet incurable condition.—
Paul McClure
February 23,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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As usual, low prices cured low prices, forcing higher cost producers to close their more expensive operations.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bieber can finish his rehab and then try to rebuild his value in the pitcher-friendly environment of the only organization he’s known, with the option to stay with the Guardians for 2026 or re-enter the free-agent market — healthy and still just 30 years old — if his comeback goes especially well.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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There is also footage of an emotional interview with Elton John from the early 1990s, when the musician is just coming out of rehab after many years of addiction.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Most scientifically amazing about the tiny wonders, which are brown and gray but sometimes bred to have a pinkish hue, is their ability to regenerate limbs, Ralston said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Find reusable alternatives, and keep items like laptops, phones, TVs, and cars for as long as possible—fixing rather than replacing them—to keep more plastic from having the chance to turn into microplastics.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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Congress and the new administration have the power to fix the child care crisis.—
Reshma Saujani,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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