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
The caucus will continue to stand by the rights of those incarcerated and will proactively defend legislation that promotes safety and rehabilitation.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Lex — whose work often reflects science fiction themes through cinematic storytelling — steeps viewers in a fictional smart city of the very near future where an AI conglomerate operates a therapeutic rehabilitation center for self-driving cars in need of a mental tuneup.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Evidence of its rehabilitation, if it were needed, is to be found in modern pastimes.
—David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Lex — whose work often reflects science fiction themes through cinematic storytelling — steeps viewers in a fictional smart city of the very near future where an AI conglomerate operates a therapeutic rehabilitation center for self-driving cars in need of a mental tuneup.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Evidence of its rehabilitation, if it were needed, is to be found in modern pastimes.
—David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitation
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
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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
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“Rehabilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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