as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
rehabbing the torture victim's battered body will be easier than restoring his emotional well-being
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Recent Examples of rehab
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest names in Hollywood convinced Charlie Sheen to go to rehab in 1990.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Perez Demorizi will be tasked with overseeing Franklin Park at a time when the city’s public-private plan to rehab White Stadium for a professional women’s soccer team has divided the community.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The linebacker has primarily been seen doing rehab work on a side field across the last few weeks and was inactive last week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest names in Hollywood convinced Charlie Sheen to go to rehab in 1990.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wilson, Clarke off to rehab assignments Both Clarke and Wilson, two everyday players for the A’s, are nearing returns from injuries and will begin rehab assignments this weekend.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Perez Demorizi will be tasked with overseeing Franklin Park at a time when the city’s public-private plan to rehab White Stadium for a professional women’s soccer team has divided the community.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab
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Steven Sharp, 55 and paralyzed from the waist down, checked in at Diablo Valley Post Acute in April 2024 for six weeks of post-surgery rehabilitation, the lawsuit in Contra Costa County Superior Court said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The campus includes assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities and caregiver services are also available.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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But as the physical scars began to heal and fade, the mental ones remained fresh as ever.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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That gives Smith a remarkably short time to heal from a serious injury, and leaves the Dodgers' lineup in an uncomfortable place as the postseason approaches.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Aliyah Boston previously defended her teammate's decision to end her season and continue her recovery amid the team's playoff run.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Woodruff missed all last year and the first half of this season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Madea rehabilitates her co-prisoners, her family on the outside struggles with the usual family issues.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Once the goo is on her, ideally, Ellen will just chill until the substance cures or whatever the heck it’s supposed to do.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The chief chemist of Chrysler, Don Swazey, agreed to saturate several layers of the cloth with the epoxy, then put it in a press and cure it at 325°.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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