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
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Mar. 2026
Ivey spent most of his time in Chicago away from his teammates while rehabilitating his knee, which was sore due to a lack of muscle strength as a direct effect of his long-term recovery from the broken leg.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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Verb
Meanwhile, Luigi and Mario attempt to rehabilitate Browser from his evil ways.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Mar. 2026
Ivey spent most of his time in Chicago away from his teammates while rehabilitating his knee, which was sore due to a lack of muscle strength as a direct effect of his long-term recovery from the broken leg.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
DeSimone's plan would have eliminated the zoo and transformed the space into preserve land with an animal rehabilitation center.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Conforto redeemed himself with a leadoff walk in the eighth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The winners will have 72 hours after the finalist announcement to respond and redeem the prize.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan’s basketball coach in 2019.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan's basketball coach in 2019.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
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Very Cherry reclaimed the crown in 2003 and has remained the top seller since, but Buttered Popcorn still commands a devoted following.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to Vertu research, more and more Gen Z adults are reclaiming their reality by switching to dumb phones or maintaining dual dumb-smartphone setups, and spending more time in tech-free or digitally minimalist spaces.—
Luba Kassova,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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This could allow for greater design flexibility, as lower curing deformation results in fewer distortions during production.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Allow the rhizomes to cure for a couple of days, then store them in peat moss in a cool (40-50°F), dark place such as an unheated cellar, garage or crawlspace.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our enterprising Gravedigger, a true woman of science, engineers a lizard elixir and regenerates the finger into a long tentacle that eventually demands a body.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The hand sink and three-compartment sink in the produce prep area have been fixed and are fully operational, allowing the area to reopen for food production.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Doing your job, even if that job requires fixing his mistakes, isn’t enabling.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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