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
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The project centers around Reggie (Morgan), a disgraced former football player on a mission to rehabilitate his image, with Moynihan playing his loyal former teammate.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
One year later, Delaney reportedly checked into a rehabilitation center, per the outlet.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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As part of Thursday’s update, Coinbase users will also be able to redeem their PYUSD for dollars directly on the Coinbase platform, mirroring a USDC capability.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Andaz Miami Beach is one of the best ways to redeem Hyatt points in the Sunshine State.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even after the physical scars healed, I was left with emotional ones.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Torres is with the Tigers on a one-year contract, hoping to reclaim the market value his earlier days once portended.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like doctors stopping a patient’s heart to cure atrial fibrillations, a brief, brutal trade war could have Americans paying less and owning more.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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And of course, let your nails properly cure under the UV light—try not to move around too much or knock things over.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tyson Miller — who became one of the club’s top relievers after the Mariners designated him for assignment last May — is making progress in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Mallory finished rehab and entered a halfway house, while still on Suboxone.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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Somewhat later, however, there was excellent survival, and the head portion of the embryo could regenerate a tail segment.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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For example, after the age of 60, collagen production significantly decreases, and so does the ability to maintain those reserves, therefore treatments must be appropriately spaced apart to allow the skin time to regenerate itself.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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The city inspectors give landlords timelines to fix problems and can issue re-inspections, fines, penalties or even loss of rental permits.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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But most of what’s wrong with Recall is harder to fix Microsoft has actually addressed many of the specific, substantive Recall complaints raised by security researchers and our own reporting.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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