Definition of habilitatenext
as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character believes that society should be responsible for habilitating nonviolent offenders

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  • In Buzi District alone, 87 classrooms in 24 schools were reconstructed or rehabilitated, benefitting over 11,200 students.
    Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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  • Winners have to go to a Florida Lottery district office to redeem these winning tickets.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • No minimum to redeem for cash back.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 June 2026
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“Habilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habilitate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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