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
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Part of its role was to rehabilitate drug addicts using a naval regimen—a noble yet undignified service for a generation-defining yacht.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the ’80s, David was sent off to a sort of rehabilitation camp.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Globes remain a brand, even if that brand has been tarnished and rehabilitated more times than my grandmother’s silverware.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Part of its role was to rehabilitate drug addicts using a naval regimen—a noble yet undignified service for a generation-defining yacht.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Donations also allow your company to build relationships with local nonprofits, such as soup kitchens, health or veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabilitation centers, animal shelters and vocational or technical programs.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the ’80s, David was sent off to a sort of rehabilitation camp.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Below, 15 members of Forbes Agency Council share expert insights into how a brand facing viral complaints can take an appropriate level of accountability, redeem its good name and regain consumer trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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As a reminder, PS Plus' monthly free games for January can still be redeemed.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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His wounds may heal, but the emotional toll this has to have had is devastating.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement But those centuries of public service have left deep scars, some of which may never heal.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The success of big urban districts - 14 of which saw notable improvement in fourth-grade math when the nation as a whole saw only minor gains - can be credited to academic recovery efforts funded by federal pandemic relief, said Ray Hart, executive director of the Council of Great City Schools.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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More news: Magic Johnson Reacts to Pat Riley Receiving Statue Outside Lakers Arena NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walters, and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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This approach empowers brands to reclaim control of their narrative while effectively engaging with their audiences.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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While the plot is as convoluted and silly as in the last film — Dr. Edelmann tries to cure Dracula’s vampirism through blood transfusions, among other developments — there’s slightly more cohesion.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cause issues in social situations or functioning at work When To See a Healthcare Provider ADHD isn't a condition that can be or needs to be cured, but medications and strategies can make things easier.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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Now, looking at his father’s lifestyle – with small accidents resulting in rehab and many physical struggles despite being a former athlete – the founder of Sportiv ensures his elderly years will be less challenging through preventative measures and reverse engineering.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ellis is also close with his dad, who has a history of addiction and spent time in rehab.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Their presence indirectly promotes biodiversity by allowing vegetation to regenerate and supporting healthier habitats.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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These act like microscopic messengers to deliver information to other cells, instructing them to regenerate.—
Viola Levy,
refinery29.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Repairs can be costly, and damage can take months to fix.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Physicists attempted to fix this by essentially adding a new parameter to the equations and setting that parameter to zero, but that felt a little forced.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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