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
DeSimone's plan would have eliminated the zoo and transformed the space into preserve land with an animal rehabilitation center.
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Visitors can take a tour of the facility and help with the rehabilitation efforts of the turtle patients.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Also, in East Hartford, there will be bridge rehabilitation on I-384 over I-84.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
But nothing new is sought with Bully, except Ye’s own public rehabilitation.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Visitors can take a tour of the facility and help with the rehabilitation efforts of the turtle patients.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Also, in East Hartford, there will be bridge rehabilitation on I-384 over I-84.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
But nothing new is sought with Bully, except Ye’s own public rehabilitation.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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Certain peptides were said to enhance strength, energy, endurance, and recovery.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gerrit Cole was also at Yankee Stadium on Friday afternoon for Opening Day, but that doesn’t mean a rehab assignment is necessarily imminent.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t Woods’ first stint in rehab.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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