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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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitate
The project centers around Reggie (Morgan), a disgraced former football player on a mission to rehabilitate his image, with Moynihan playing his loyal former teammate.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Given Boeing's past missteps and problems, the flying public deserves to hear what changes are being made to rehabilitate the company's tarnished reputation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Flashback: In 1989, the Fremont Arts Council launched a public art contest to rehabilitate the area under the bridge using neighborhood matching funds from the city.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Given Boeing's past missteps and problems, the flying public deserves to hear what changes are being made to rehabilitate the company's tarnished reputation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Flashback: In 1989, the Fremont Arts Council launched a public art contest to rehabilitate the area under the bridge using neighborhood matching funds from the city.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Raise your status to redeem better bonuses and discounts for traveling. NHL fans can find a Hat Trick Jackpot.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Customers may redeem a free Ben & Jerry's scoop of their choice, cone included, at any participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop on Free Cone Day.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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He is met by Automatons, who place him in a healing chamber.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The day kicked off with a sound healing meditation, followed by songwriting sessions with Isadora Figueroa, Shirel, RPLK, Aris, Nicole Horbath, MJ Nebreda, Nancy Sánchez, Renee, Ella Bric, Maia and Drea.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Regardless, the failure to reclaim Wisconsin’s court will have large-scale consequences given the activism of the liberal majority.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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There’s still work to do before reclaiming the highs just below 72, but if the broader market starts to stabilize, EBAY could make another run at that breakout zone.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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And of course, let your nails properly cure under the UV light—try not to move around too much or knock things over.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Like doctors stopping a patient’s heart to cure atrial fibrillations, a brief, brutal trade war could have Americans paying less and owning more.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The hotel’s owners have donated land in the Ratchaburi province that is designed to create a self-sustaining forest ecosystem that can maintain and regenerate itself.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to 8 People Who Love It By Ian Kumamoto Somehow until recently, this diva was the literal only canonically trans character in Doctor Who, a series about an immortal two-hearted humanoid alien that has been regenerated into over a dozen different bodies.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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These setbacks, caused by systemic problems that can be fixed, ripple through families and neighborhoods and create instability and unsafe conditions for all of us.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The best hair gloss treatments can fix that in no time, reinvigorating your style with undeniable shine.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The medications can offer benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, such as improving glycemic control, insulin activity, curbing post-meal blood sugar spikes, and protecting the heart and kidneys, Basina said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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In short, our defense mechanisms fail to sensitize employees to the dangers of spam and scam messages—and as a result, do not improve overall cybersecurity.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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