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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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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
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
Knight said every person should be able to have a fresh start rehabilitating themselves and making an honest living.
—Stephen Simpson, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Five bear cubs believed to be orphans have been released back into the wild after spending the summer at a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department's rehabilitation center.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Since the cubs did not enter the home, they were captured by wildlife officers, who assessed their health and determined that the best course of action would be to rehabilitate them, agency spokesperson John Livingston told ABC News.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
Knight said every person should be able to have a fresh start rehabilitating themselves and making an honest living.
—Stephen Simpson, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Adhering to your post-op rehabilitation plan and having patience are essential parts of a successful healing process.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Five bear cubs believed to be orphans have been released back into the wild after spending the summer at a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department's rehabilitation center.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Travel rewards can be more lucrative but are notoriously harder to redeem, Bankrate also found.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The two teams traded punts before Slye redeemed himself with a 50-yard field goal after a 12-play, 48-yard drive.Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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The main character, Anyanwu, is an African woman who can heal, shapeshift and seemingly live forever.Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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With all these somatic therapies, the goal is to bring awareness to the sensations that stress or trauma are producing, and ultimately, for the person to feel safer in their body and heal.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Your employees will lose traction on key priorities, focusing instead on damage control and recovery, instead of new product development.Steve Gickling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Year-on-year, the quarterly numbers still show a decline of 2 percent (compared with the third quarter of 2023), but recovery must start somewhere.Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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Reynolds empowers readers to break free from the urgency trap and reclaim their time for meaningful pursuits.Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the face of the brand and its most effective spokesperson, Mao reclaimed his fame online with a popular Bilibili account that has more than 900,000 followers.Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ham is a cut of pork leg that’s been preserved through the process of curing, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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This flash-frozen fish caught off Vancouver Island by a family-run operation was quick cured overnight and then slow roasted, giving the fish an almost steak-like texture and intensely satisfying flavor.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The hospital arranged to send her to a rehab center.TJ Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Megan, who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken foot and vertebra, spent three weeks in the ICU and then was transferred to a rehab facility, according to the report.David Chiu, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The cells of the epidermis, or the outside layer of skin, constantly regenerate.Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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Everything that is consumed is regenerated; nothing goes to waste.Longreads, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
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The solution isn’t fixing the other person but addressing the dynamic itself.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Woolford also recommended that parents not use threats to fix misbehavior.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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