as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
rehabbing the torture victim's battered body will be easier than restoring his emotional well-being
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Recent Examples of rehab
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The one-time All-Star made three rehab appearances last season in an attempt to return for the postseason.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The purpose of the project is to rehab 7.5 miles of the 10-lane highway from the I-94 split south to downtown.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
In 2017, Gutierrez was charged with methamphetamine possession and agreed to enter a rehab program, according to court records.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Changes in American insurance policy as part of the Affordable Care Act significantly expanded the amount of rehab services that can be covered by health insurance.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The one-time All-Star made three rehab appearances last season in an attempt to return for the postseason.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The purpose of the project is to rehab 7.5 miles of the 10-lane highway from the I-94 split south to downtown.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
In 2017, Gutierrez was charged with methamphetamine possession and agreed to enter a rehab program, according to court records.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab
Noun
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Among the beneficiaries are inpatient rehabilitation centers, as the next generation of seniors has more comorbidities than earlier generations, analyst Ann Hynes said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The phone call between Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump has marked the latest chapter in the rehabilitation of the Russian president spearheaded by his U.S. counterpart.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At his former school, officials said extra counselors would be available to offer one-on-one counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer space, grief workshops and other healing exercises.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The bariatric surgery diet gradually introduces new foods and textures as the digestive system heals, supporting weight loss and reducing the risk of postoperative complications.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Benintendi suffered the injury on Feb. 27, with an initial recovery timeline of four to six weeks.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lovell recalls being belowdecks aboard the recovery vessel USS Wasp shortly after splashdown and being evaluated by a NASA psychologist.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Staff at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center are rehabilitating four young grey seals, hitting the center’s capacity for seals, the National Aquarium said Wednesday.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Developing tourism inevitably impacts the environment, but the real question is whether leaving coral reefs untouched without economic incentives for conservation leads to better outcomes than having a guardian, such as a hotel or resort, actively working to rehabilitate and protect them.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Previously, people with sickle cell anemia have been mostly treated with therapies which can control, but not cure the disease.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though no food can cure or treat asthma, anti-inflammatory foods may be beneficial for people with allergic asthma.1 Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods may reduce inflammation and improve overall health.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Rehab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehab. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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