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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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow
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Recent Examples of rehabilitate
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.
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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
Alexander said a new prison model is needed, one that focuses on rehabilitating people.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, loans can be rehabilitated from default twice, doubling the current one-time limit.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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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
Alexander said a new prison model is needed, one that focuses on rehabilitating people.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, loans can be rehabilitated from default twice, doubling the current one-time limit.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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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
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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
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Oasis’ greatest hits collection Time Flies… 1994-2009 reclaimed the top spot last week (July 11) as the band kicked off their Live ‘25 reunion tour.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
20 July 2025
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There’s a clear battle between the two to see who becomes the leading alternate if Jones can’t reclaim his spot.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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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 team found that DE’s intricate internal pore network provided a robust pathway for carbon dioxide to diffuse into the structure, but also that the curing process allowed for calcium carbonate to form, boosting strength and CO2 uptake.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 July 2025
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Pro-planet means AI systems designed within ecological limits, that regenerate rather than degrade natural systems, and that treat Earth's boundaries not as constraints to overcome but as the fundamental parameters for sustainable innovation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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In specimens that have not regenerated their tails, their original is longer than their body, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 16,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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The reality is, though, that no one player or one roster move is going to fix this stretch.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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This could be fixed with a manual publishing option, but even the ability to create an Under Construction page would be preferable to the current setup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Once escrow accounts are set up, the Real Token team will have access, but that money must be used to improve properties where tenants live, Mallett said.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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