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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
Moore had no violations on his prison record, had worked to rehabilitate other inmates and remained active in his children’s lives.
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Wach Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2024
If the opposition can keep its gains, maintain cohesion and rehabilitate its image among Syrians, Assad may be forced into serious concessions in exchange for his survival.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The current group of owners, which includes actor Ty Burrell, purchased the out-of-shape establishment in 2011, rehabilitating it and transforming it into one of Salt Lake City's most popular destinations for craft cocktails.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Since then, Depp has attempted to, somewhat successfully, rehabilitate his image in Hollywood and with the public at large.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
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Wach Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2024
If the opposition can keep its gains, maintain cohesion and rehabilitate its image among Syrians, Assad may be forced into serious concessions in exchange for his survival.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The current group of owners, which includes actor Ty Burrell, purchased the out-of-shape establishment in 2011, rehabilitating it and transforming it into one of Salt Lake City's most popular destinations for craft cocktails.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Since then, Depp has attempted to, somewhat successfully, rehabilitate his image in Hollywood and with the public at large.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehabilitate
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Caesars Palace Online Casino’s standout feature is its exceptional rewards program, Caesars Rewards, which can be redeemed at any physical location or online from the app.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Stories like these can tap into a rescue fantasy, where love and care are seen as transformative forces capable of redeeming a troubled man.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Had the specialist felt that Okonkwo’s injury was not healing after the cast was taken off on Wednesday night, Wrexham would have had to move into the loan market in January.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Experiments like these expose the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself in the face of growing climate change concerns.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This could empower farmers to reclaim their autonomy and give them the resources to help fight climate change.Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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To reclaim the promise of representative government — a government that serves the people, not corporate ledgers.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, that doesn’t cure Guillermo’s melancholy, and the other vamps theorize about why this is bothering Guillermo so much.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nitrosamines are found in water, cured and grilled meats, dairy products and vegetables, according to the FDA.Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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One supercharged serum for daytime, to neutralize the threat of skin-aging free radicals; the other, a rejuvenating and reparative treatment to sleep on, so that your skin gets a boost while your cells regenerate overnight.Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are some brands that are looking to regenerate soils, farms, and communities through their products.Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Many tasks, such as painting a room, fixing a leaky faucet, or crafting your own decorations, can be accomplished with basic tools and online tutorials.True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Published on January 2, 2025 Whether piloting a powerful machine in motorsport or the corporate world, the ability to react quickly and decisively while keeping your vision fixed solidly ahead is paramount to success.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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Both books were received poorly by critics at the time, and their reputation hasn’t improved with age.Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Over time, this information can be aggregated to refine communication strategies, improving overall service quality and customer satisfaction.Nick Newsom, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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