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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Our investigation found that a large number of the private agencies deliberately kept the children in their care and out of the adoption market, making little or no effort to rehabilitate their parents.
—Stewart Ain, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
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
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Verb
To rehabilitate a defaulted loan, a borrower must make nine on-time monthly payments in an amount that’s typically based on their income.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Our investigation found that a large number of the private agencies deliberately kept the children in their care and out of the adoption market, making little or no effort to rehabilitate their parents.
—Stewart Ain, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Noun
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Wider adoption of stablecoins may coincide with participation by non-bank firms, which may result in assets that lack the protection of federal deposit insurance and the anti-fraud stipulations allowing users to redeem funds spent wrongfully or mistakenly, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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In addition to purchases at GM dealerships, the credit card also allows customers to gain and redeem points on digital services like most OnStar plans and Super Cruise, the hands-free driver assistance technology.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Rather than pushing forward, take this time to heal, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Lewis has healed, and new lights were installed in the backyard.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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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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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Ultimately, reclaiming the human element in the job market is an investment in a more ethical, effective and sustainable future for all.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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If a lot goes unused for seventy-five years, the cemetery can petition to reclaim it.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Optimists like Marc Andreessen, co-creator of the Mosaic browser, insist that artificial intelligence will solve our most pressing problems—curing disease, eliminating scarcity, even boosting creativity to superhuman levels.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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One woman’s sign stated it had been proven that Young’s treatments could cure cancer.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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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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
Verb
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Concurrently, fire exclusion policies aimed to protect young stands but inadvertently led to unnatural fuel accumulation beneath regenerating trees.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The organization buys land across the country to regenerate it and plant hardwood trees.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Columnist George Skelton asks, Is Kamala Harris the best option to fix California’s problems?—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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After all three bids came in over the agency’s $23.4 million budget, the project’s design was tweaked and San Diego funneled $3.6 million in supplemental money for fixing the pavement, changing traffic signals and other work.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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