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
While the timing off the surgery was a bit unusual, Tremble’s importance to the lineup — and the quick turnaround for rehabilitation — made the decision palatable to the organization.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
As a part of the rehabilitation of patients there was a class in Aero Mechanics.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
The Russian service members are receiving initial assistance in Belarus and will be returned to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Many who use the new physical therapy gym will be staying in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit, working daily to regain function before they can be discharged home.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
As a part of the rehabilitation of patients there was a class in Aero Mechanics.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
The Russian service members are receiving initial assistance in Belarus and will be returned to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Many who use the new physical therapy gym will be staying in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit, working daily to regain function before they can be discharged home.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
Noun
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Modules have solar, heat pumps, hydronic heating and cooling, energy recovery ventilation, and smart home controls to monitor energy use.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These data points inform TD Cowen’s view that Starbucks’ same-store sales recovery in North America in the coming years will not progress as fast as Wall Street currently expects.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Strider missed the first three weeks of the season while completing his rehab from internal-brace surgery, then made one start and missed five more weeks for a hamstring strain.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Aaron Boone said that Chisholm could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Thursday prior to the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the Angels on Tuesday, per Newsday’s Erik Boland.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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