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
His work has focused on supporting individuals through rehabilitation, assessment and long-term care.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Their next phase of rehabilitation will take place in a special den area at the Ramona Wildlife Center.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The numbers show Boeing is headed in the right direction for improving free cash flow (FCF) – the best way to grade the company’s financial health at this stage of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s rehabilitation efforts.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Native Americans and people participating in drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs are among those who are exempt.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Their next phase of rehabilitation will take place in a special den area at the Ramona Wildlife Center.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The numbers show Boeing is headed in the right direction for improving free cash flow (FCF) – the best way to grade the company’s financial health at this stage of CEO Kelly Ortberg’s rehabilitation efforts.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Native Americans and people participating in drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs are among those who are exempt.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández (left elbow surgery recovery) is expected to join the team Monday in Los Angeles.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Sports have been a large part of Savenko’s recovery.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Once Joyce is cleared to throw again, the question will be how far back he is set in his rehab.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Of course, there is a lot of baseball left to play, and Cole understands the completion of his rehab is merely the beginning of his comeback.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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