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
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Part of its role was to rehabilitate drug addicts using a naval regimen—a noble yet undignified service for a generation-defining yacht.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the ’80s, David was sent off to a sort of rehabilitation camp.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Globes remain a brand, even if that brand has been tarnished and rehabilitated more times than my grandmother’s silverware.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Part of its role was to rehabilitate drug addicts using a naval regimen—a noble yet undignified service for a generation-defining yacht.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Donations also allow your company to build relationships with local nonprofits, such as soup kitchens, health or veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabilitation centers, animal shelters and vocational or technical programs.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the ’80s, David was sent off to a sort of rehabilitation camp.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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However, those assuming Jod would be redeemed by the end were sorely mistaken.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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As a reminder, PS Plus' monthly free games for January can still be redeemed.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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His wounds may heal, but the emotional toll this has to have had is devastating.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement But those centuries of public service have left deep scars, some of which may never heal.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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For those communities, recovery has been measured in years, not months.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Set within the Raffles London at The OWO, the program has been designed by movement, recovery, and nutrition experts and caters to all fitness levels.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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This approach empowers brands to reclaim control of their narrative while effectively engaging with their audiences.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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While the plot is as convoluted and silly as in the last film — Dr. Edelmann tries to cure Dracula’s vampirism through blood transfusions, among other developments — there’s slightly more cohesion.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cause issues in social situations or functioning at work When To See a Healthcare Provider ADHD isn't a condition that can be or needs to be cured, but medications and strategies can make things easier.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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His rehab from surgery won't be finished before opening day, either.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is treated with rehab to improve your flexibility.—
Harlan Selesnick,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Their presence indirectly promotes biodiversity by allowing vegetation to regenerate and supporting healthier habitats.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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These act like microscopic messengers to deliver information to other cells, instructing them to regenerate.—
Viola Levy,
refinery29.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Repairs can be costly, and damage can take months to fix.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Physicists attempted to fix this by essentially adding a new parameter to the equations and setting that parameter to zero, but that felt a little forced.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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