REHABILITATIONS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˌrē-ə-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt

Definition of rehabilitate

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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rehabilitation

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noun

ˌrē-ə-ˌbi-lə-ˈtā-shən

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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That’s why Duffy was right to focus on new and rehabilitated equipment for these Midwest corridors that can put them to immediate use and fill them with passengers. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The teen will be charged as an adult designated, meaning that if convicted, he could be sentenced as a juvenile, an adult or as a juvenile with the option of receiving an adult sentence if not rehabilitated. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

After 25 years, juveniles sentenced to life in prison are entitled to a sentence review, where a judge considers modifying a defendant’s sentence — and weighs evidence of a defendant’s rehabilitation, maturity, remorse and background. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Prevention and rehabilitation techniques continue to improve. — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehabilitate

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This is a new-user offer, and licenses must be redeemed within 30 days of purchase.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of redeem

Verb

The book centers on his belief that personal transformation can happen even before someone feels completely healed.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The downside to that would be that King would have to miss a minimum of the team’s first four games — but if King’s hamstring injury is taking a while to heal, such a move could make sense.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of heal

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By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.

— Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Gina Hinojosa outlined her vision for Texans to reclaim the American Dream to over 300 people during her rally in Fort Worth on Tuesday.

— Maven Navarro Updated August 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reclaim

Verb

Some improved dramatically in just a few days, while others required longer courses to cure their infection and avoid relapse.

— Amy J. Mathers, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling for the rest of our interview with Skilla, who details his bond with 50 Cent, getting features from Nas and Chris Brown and what helped cure his depression.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cure

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Newcastle’s summer wobbled when news emerged in late June that Guimaraes was fixed on Arsenal.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Companies invest heavily in modernization, AI, analytics and new platforms because they’re told fixing their data will solve everything.

— Kevin Campbell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of fix

Verb

Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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