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as in redeeming
to make better in behavior or character
an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society
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as in healing
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitating
The largest amount of money in Proposition A — roughly $129 million — will go toward rehabilitating neighborhood streets.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The tunnel project, the nation's largest infrastructure project, would expand train service between New York and New Jersey along the nation’s busiest rail corridor by adding a new rail tunnel and rehabilitating the existing 115-year-old pair of tunnels under the Hudson River.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The project includes building nine miles of new passenger rail track and rehabilitating the North River Tunnel, according to the commission responsible for it.
—Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Robinson’s death, before the legend was smoothed, even needed some rehabilitating from the Black Panthers, who eulogize him tellingly, as a product of his time.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Simon is trying to blend in while suppressing his secret power to bend and manipulate ionic energy while Trevor's true purpose for acting in Wonder Man isn't just about rehabilitating his image.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, a new generation of NFL boldface names who have kept clear of personal scandals — think Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels — has been a significant help in rehabilitating the NFL brand.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Efforts like moving and rehabilitating Milwaukee's South Shore beach, which has been considered one of the worst beaches in the country, play a big role in improving access to the water.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Mahomes, now rehabilitating from a season-ending knee injury, will turn 36 that September.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The tunnel project, the nation's largest infrastructure project, would expand train service between New York and New Jersey along the nation’s busiest rail corridor by adding a new rail tunnel and rehabilitating the existing 115-year-old pair of tunnels under the Hudson River.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The project includes building nine miles of new passenger rail track and rehabilitating the North River Tunnel, according to the commission responsible for it.
—Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Robinson’s death, before the legend was smoothed, even needed some rehabilitating from the Black Panthers, who eulogize him tellingly, as a product of his time.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Simon is trying to blend in while suppressing his secret power to bend and manipulate ionic energy while Trevor's true purpose for acting in Wonder Man isn't just about rehabilitating his image.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, a new generation of NFL boldface names who have kept clear of personal scandals — think Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels — has been a significant help in rehabilitating the NFL brand.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Efforts like moving and rehabilitating Milwaukee's South Shore beach, which has been considered one of the worst beaches in the country, play a big role in improving access to the water.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Mahomes, now rehabilitating from a season-ending knee injury, will turn 36 that September.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitating
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In this view, very little in the existing order is worth redeeming.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the ledger stands a small, weak country 90 miles off South Florida whose only redeeming quality is the enterprising spirit of its people.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Aggressive training overwhelms healing tissue.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pore Minimizing Skin Care in Your 60s A dermatologist previously told me that the chief thing people in their 60s should look for in their skin care products is ingredients that boost skin’s healing capabilities and barrier strength.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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What is known for a fact is that Hacks will pick up with Deborah reclaiming her legacy after being blamed for killing late-night.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Philadelphia's largest art museum is reclaiming its earlier name — Philadelphia Museum of Art — after a brief change.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The proprietary process involves curing insulation without thermal ovens, which the company said reduces emissions by 50 percent or more.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Acrylics don't need curing under a lamp and harden within a few minutes.—
Tori Crowther,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Across from shops fixing cars and selling coffee, a black-and-white brick building is where locals go for a place that’s classic and classy, though scrumptious bar bites and a half-price wine night are everyday draws.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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All of this underlines why fixing the problem of affordable housing in New York City is not so simple as freezing rents.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Crystal International Group has outlined its environmental goals in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which includes three categories—regenerating nature, resourcing people and revitalizing community.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Isn’t that how people consume social media, anyway—as an infinitely regenerating substitute for the real world?—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives have introduced a package of bills to address high housing costs and the shortage of affordable housing by reforming zoning and reducing federal barriers to construction.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Clayton County is also considering school closures due to low enrollment, while Gwinnett County is reforming class policies to address overcrowding.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rehabilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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