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 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.
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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
Wild rehabilitation center in the first three days after the Texas floods, the organization said.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Hoffman was released from a hospital intensive care unit and moved to a rehabilitation facility on July 7, family spokesperson Bess Ellenson confirmed to USA TODAY on July 9.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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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
Wild rehabilitation center in the first three days after the Texas floods, the organization said.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Hoffman was released from a hospital intensive care unit and moved to a rehabilitation facility on July 7, family spokesperson Bess Ellenson confirmed to USA TODAY on July 9.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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