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
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
More to come: Findlay Flats and Grant Park Nearly a dozen historic buildings across Vine and Elder Streets near the new community center will be rehabilitated into 45 mixed-income apartments.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
In 2024, its bike and pedestrian railing was replaced as part of a bridge rehabilitation project and the railing was lowered to its historical height, 42 inches.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
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Verb
The chances of Combs’ image itself being significantly rehabilitated seems slim, given that violent, abusive behavior was caught on camera and aired to millions of people around the world.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
More to come: Findlay Flats and Grant Park Nearly a dozen historic buildings across Vine and Elder Streets near the new community center will be rehabilitated into 45 mixed-income apartments.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Noun
The governor and the legislature must take steps to raise the safety of the public above the rehabilitation needs of juvenile offenders who engage in crimes of violence or use handguns to commit crimes.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
In 2024, its bike and pedestrian railing was replaced as part of a bridge rehabilitation project and the railing was lowered to its historical height, 42 inches.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
Verb
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Customers ordering online can redeem their Krispy Kreme birthday celebration treat by using the code BDAY at checkout.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Bet on any of the eight contestants to redeem your reward.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Eric carried deep pain from a traumatic childhood that never fully healed.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The only way to find our footing is to heal the past.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Verb
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In the end, though, there was no beating a refined mountain escape that reclaimed the No. 1 ranking it last won in 2023.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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In choosing to speak, in shaping their own visual and textual narratives, the survivors reclaim power.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Both drugs are designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s in its early stage, but do not stop or cure it.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The restaurant is known for its friendly service and creative dishes, with the menu featuring Nordic techniques such as curing, drying and fermentation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In a significant step, Luis Gil began a rehab assignment on Sunday.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The 27-year-old regularly talks with former NBA lottery pick and former college national champion Jahlil Okafor, who also tore his Achilles in 2022 and was able to provide Bolden with advice during his rehab.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The idea was spurred on from the fact that this column of nerve tissue does not regenerate effectively on its own.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Beyond brushing and flossing, this paradigm redefines dentistry as a hub for regenerating tissues, modulating inflammation and restoring the body's innate energy flow ecosystem.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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As for the games that drew small crowds, one way to fix that for next time is to avoid mid-week, midday games (that also would help with the oppressive heat) and not host as many group-stage matches in giant NFL stadiums.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The most common reason for using a keyboard tray is to fix the kinds of pain caused by having your body placed in an unnatural position for extended periods of time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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