REHABILITATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

rehabilitation

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˌbi-lə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of rehabilitation

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 In his three seasons with the Dodgers, this was the first that did not involve rehabilitation from elbow surgery. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Immediately after the game, the Texans will travel back to the United States to resume their regular schedule of rehabilitation and preparation for the following week’s game against the New York Giants. — Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026 Jackie was brought into the bird rehabilitation center weak and dehydrated following an altercation with another eagle in July. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 Raphaëlle, meanwhile, is recovering after a long rehabilitation and must confront the loss of her mobility, which prevents her from conducting investigations with her former energy. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehabilitation

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What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
However, the higher PPI is pointing to an economy that is gradually moving away from deflationary pressures even if the recovery remains uneven, said Hao Zhou, chief economist at Guotai Junan International Holdings.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of recovery

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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said during Monday’s news conference that the lineman remained in Kansas City during the bye week to continue his rehab process.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Use the $18 million CRA housing agreement with Broward County, plus SHIP and CDBG help for first-time buyers, rehab, counseling, and rent support.

— Judith "Judy" Paul, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

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