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
The agencies were supposed to work with the parents of these children in an attempt to rehabilitate them.
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Stewart Ain, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
The outgoing parliament agreed and also created a $560 billion (500 billion euros) fund dedicated to rehabilitating Germany’s crumbling infrastructure.
—Mark I. Vail, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins follows a disgraced former football player (Morgan) on a mission to rehabilitate his image.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The program has rescued and rehabilitated 24 seals in 2025 alone, according to the aquarium.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
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Stewart Ain, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
The outgoing parliament agreed and also created a $560 billion (500 billion euros) fund dedicated to rehabilitating Germany’s crumbling infrastructure.
—Mark I. Vail, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins follows a disgraced former football player (Morgan) on a mission to rehabilitate his image.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The program has rescued and rehabilitated 24 seals in 2025 alone, according to the aquarium.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Once their reading log is filled, participants can turn the log in to redeem prizes.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Kane redeems himself, ties the game, 1-1 From the Edmonton blueline, defenseman Evan Bouchard quickly headmanned the puck to Viktor Arvidsson, who turned it to a flying Evander Kane.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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He is said to have helped heal a Brazilian boy after his mother offered up prayers in Acutis' name.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The city of Orlando is planning a $12 million remembrance with a reflection pool, visitor pavilion, tribute wall and healing garden at the site of the former LGBTQ club.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Since then, the Lakers have struggled to reclaim that same edge, missing the kind of impact and toughness Caruso consistently brought.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Wanting to reclaim control over her future and build a life that could include meaningful work and family, Liberatore went back to school to study law.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 16 Nothing cures a bad case of the grumps quite like baking.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Ivermectin now allegedly cures all cancers, foot pain, arthritis, lupus, acne, and even boosts your gut microbiome—in addition to curing COVID-19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2025
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Founded by Sarah and Jacob Dusek—the couple behind Under Canvas, the U.S. glamping brand inspired by African safaris—the lodge was built with the goal of regenerating a former hunting farm in the hopes of rebuilding wildlife corridors and one day restoring rhino populations.—
Melanie van Zyl,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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The good news is that General Mills is more than 60% of the way to achieving its goal of advancing regenerative agriculture—farming practices that regenerate degraded soil—on a million acres of land by 2030.—
Dave Levinthal,
Fortune,
16 June 2025
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As of now, the issue has mostly been fixed, though not entirely.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Conditions are not expected to significantly improve anytime soon.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Doing so not only creates a tidier physical space but also improves mental space since you’re not left dwelling on what to do with your things.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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