as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his rehabilitation from the flu was brief, and he was up and working again within a few days
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Recent Examples of rehabilitation
When not working at the clinic, Russell enjoys traveling with his wife, Jenn, also a veterinarian working in marine animal rescue and rehabilitation and their daughter, Sadie.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Season 2 reveals the main characters were locked up in a torturous adult rehabilitation center, but have now been allowed to re-enroll at Godolkin University.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Advocates of a lighter touch argue that an overly punitive system can hinder rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
For ankle sprains, once the swelling and initial symptoms subside, treatment programs support rehabilitation and can speed recovery.1
Physical therapy can also play a role in recovery from ankle fractures.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Season 2 reveals the main characters were locked up in a torturous adult rehabilitation center, but have now been allowed to re-enroll at Godolkin University.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Advocates of a lighter touch argue that an overly punitive system can hinder rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
For ankle sprains, once the swelling and initial symptoms subside, treatment programs support rehabilitation and can speed recovery.1
Physical therapy can also play a role in recovery from ankle fractures.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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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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On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Rushing began his rehab assignment with OKC on Thursday, catching nine innings and going 1 for 4 with a double.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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