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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2
as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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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 rehabilitate
Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Community Action and Human Services is merging with Juvenile Services, which helps rehabilitate youthful offenders.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Funding wastewater treatment facilities and their continued operation has posed a constant challenge; this agreement sets expectations for construction and rehabilitation projects that haven’t yet been financed.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Verb
In Lake Forest, city officials have for several years aimed for the replacement of the Lake-Woodbine Bridge, which was built in 1912 and rehabilitated in 1977.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Community Action and Human Services is merging with Juvenile Services, which helps rehabilitate youthful offenders.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
Noun
In many others, including Oklahoma, strict rehabilitation or exotic pet permits are required.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Funding wastewater treatment facilities and their continued operation has posed a constant challenge; this agreement sets expectations for construction and rehabilitation projects that haven’t yet been financed.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
28 July 2025
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Hall, though, scratched the Pre Classic, and whatever prevented him from racing there does not appear sufficiently healed.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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In general, when wounds don’t heal properly, the risk of infection increases.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
31 July 2025
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Samsung expects operating loss in its contract chip manufacturing business to narrow in the second half of the year on a gradual recovery in demand.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Don't expect this to happen too quickly, though—a full recovery from pneumonia can take weeks.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Zach McKinstry hit a home run, Andy Ibáñez reclaimed his role as a lefty-killer, and Wenceel Pérez was an all-around menace.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Their membership reinforces a collective mission to reclaim our blocks – not just with brick and mortar, but with equity, dignity, and opportunity.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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If Congress does not make the necessary changes to pay benefits using the current formula, the insolvency will be cured by paying current benefits in the amount of income coming into the trust fund.—
Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Coach Prime announced Monday that he had been cured of bladder cancer after a years-long battle with the disease.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
29 July 2025
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Taillon is on track to throw live batting practice next week in Milwaukee before advancing to his Triple-A rehab assignment.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Third baseman Max Muncy and pitcher Roki Sasaki have moved their rehabs to the Dodgers’ training complex in Arizona while the team is on a three-city trip.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Tightening and Toning Skin: Exercising facial muscles may increase circulation and oxygen supply, helping regenerate skin cells and give skin a tighter appearance.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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The company is also committed to regenerating existing infrastructure.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The reality is, though, that no one player or one roster move is going to fix this stretch.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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This could be fixed with a manual publishing option, but even the ability to create an Under Construction page would be preferable to the current setup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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