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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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitate
Smith's doctor said the cannibal killer has been rehabilitated and is taking medications to help with psychosis and voices in his head, the outlet reported.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The venture is a mix of new construction and renovation, with DJK rehabilitating Kroehler mansion into two of the total 41 units planned and the rest going up around the historical structure.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Four years in opposition have helped Trump rehabilitate his image.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Will Scott Frost recreate the success from his first tenure with UCF after failing to rehabilitate Nebraska?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The venture is a mix of new construction and renovation, with DJK rehabilitating Kroehler mansion into two of the total 41 units planned and the rest going up around the historical structure.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Four years in opposition have helped Trump rehabilitate his image.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Will Scott Frost recreate the success from his first tenure with UCF after failing to rehabilitate Nebraska?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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This ticket must be redeemed at the Tallahassee main office or one of the Florida Lottery district offices, which are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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So, for example, 100 Sweeps Coins can be redeemed for $100.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pruning gives them time to heal before new spring growth starts.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Discussing how each of us experienced the past five years and its many stressors—and listening to others do the same—could be a way to heal the rifts that COVID has left in U.S. society.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2025
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In July 2024, Leeds reclaimed control of Elland Road for the first time since 2004.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Can Nordqvist and Team Europe reclaim the Solheim Cup, or will the Americans find a way to win back-to-back?—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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There is no current specific treatment to cure hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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But experts have found several other reasons for why layoffs lead to negative results: Mass layoffs are often symptoms of unsound business strategies and don’t do anything to cure the larger problem.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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Fixes an issue where ally characters have a chance of not regenerating Energy when hit by Tempestoso during battle with enemy Harmonious Choir's The Great Septimus.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Every time Mickey dies at work, a new body is regenerated with his memories intact.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Since 2020, membership of the WSL has been fixed at twelve clubs but this season, the Championship, the second tier of the women’s game, has been reduced to eleven teams after the withdrawal of Reading FC due to financial difficulties.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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With fewer employees available to fix minor errors on returns or answer questions over the phone, Pon said being diligent when checking tax forms before submitting is vital for avoiding potential delays.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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Supporters view McMahon as a capable executive poised to reform a department that Republicans argue has failed to improve American education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The purpose of the economy is no longer to improve household incomes and expand the middle class, Gunter said.—
TIME,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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