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Recent Examples of rehabilitative
Her mother responded that prison was meant to be rehabilitative.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The tech is used by MLB and NFL teams, as well as Olympic athletes for its rehabilitative effects.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The goal is to reduce wait times by having patients receive physician, diagnostic, operative and rehabilitative care all in one location.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
Proceeds will go to the Resident Recreation Fund, which provides programs and activities for those living at the center, which offers long- and short-term rehabilitative services to DuPage County residents.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Establishing transparent timelines and eligibility criteria, especially for people who have non-violent convictions or have demonstrated substantial rehabilitative progress, would make the process more predictable.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This work highlights the need for rehabilitative interventions that strengthen – rather than burden – parent-child relationships.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Nate Forbes and his wife, Catherine, also recently made a major donation to the University of Michigan, which will establish an institute dedicated to sports medicine, orthopedic, and physical medicine and rehabilitative care.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The tech is used by MLB and NFL teams, as well as Olympic athletes for its rehabilitative effects.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The goal is to reduce wait times by having patients receive physician, diagnostic, operative and rehabilitative care all in one location.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
Proceeds will go to the Resident Recreation Fund, which provides programs and activities for those living at the center, which offers long- and short-term rehabilitative services to DuPage County residents.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Establishing transparent timelines and eligibility criteria, especially for people who have non-violent convictions or have demonstrated substantial rehabilitative progress, would make the process more predictable.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This work highlights the need for rehabilitative interventions that strengthen – rather than burden – parent-child relationships.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Nate Forbes and his wife, Catherine, also recently made a major donation to the University of Michigan, which will establish an institute dedicated to sports medicine, orthopedic, and physical medicine and rehabilitative care.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitative
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The four-season NBC sitcom about a high school teacher (Kaplan) who contends with his rowdy class of remedial students is best remembered now for providing a young John Travolta with his breakout role.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Instead, those contests were held under a remedial map adopted by the court.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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In a statement last week, Blue Origin said engineers completed their investigation into the upper stage failure and implemented corrective measures ahead of the next New Glenn launch.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Starship will not be cleared to fly again until the FAA approves SpaceX's final investigation report and corrective actions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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That combination — sustained daily movement, fresh air, scenic landscapes and the social warmth of small inns — is a big part of why walking holidays appeal to couples, friend groups and solo travelers looking for something more restorative than a standard vacation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Night sweats, shifting hormones and the sheer volume of responsibilities can rob women of the deep, restorative rest their bodies need to function, recover and stay well.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Riverwork, only her second novel after a lifetime of ludic, elliptical poetry, assigns itself an essentially recuperative and archival undertaking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Schedule some recuperative time by booking one of the hotel’s Signature Spa’s five treatment rooms, either solo or as a couple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The farm specializes in gourmet and medicinal fungi, such as oyster, lion's mane, and native Danish coral tooth mushrooms.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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In the current era of Big Brother, in which one big alliance ofetn mows down the rest of the house with little-to-no resistance, revisiting a season-long duel between two distinct teams is even more refreshing.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Moss is paired with sea salt for a subtle briny funk, while herbaceous sage, warm vetiver, and airy musk leave the scent light and refreshing.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s order adds weight behind the study at a time when the administration had appeared to be trying to shift focus away from Kennedy’s more contentious vaccine policies and toward topics with more widespread support among medical professionals, such as healthful eating.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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When herbs overflow the garden, make this vibrant, healthful hummus, punched up with lots of lemon juice.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
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“Rehabilitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitative. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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