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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
That designation sparked one of the more comprehensive programs DNR has attempted to rehabilitate a troubled species, Gillet said.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
While Ono’s stature as an artist has largely been rehabilitated, Sheff brings hue and shading to her story.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The zoo's Sea Turtle Second Chance Program has been rehabilitating and releasing turtles for more than a decade.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
After missing the initial seven weeks of the 2025-26 campaign rehabilitating his left shoulder following offseason surgery, Josh Green made his return to the lineup in the Hornets’ 129-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
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No minimum to redeem for cash back.—
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.—
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Or perhaps the kill shot actually came in Week 1, when Brock Purdy picked up a nagging turf-toe injury that refused to properly heal for 10 weeks.—
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Time is the opportunity to heal.—
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What unfolds is the hopeful and unforgettable story of an underdog team who comes together to galvanize their town, reclaim their way of life, and turn their shared grief into an unstoppable superpower.—
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Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Florida who works with people who never turn up on time, said some people who hate small talk fear arriving early, and others who feel they don’t have much control over their lives may try to reclaim a few minutes from responsibilities.—
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Is there anything better at curing the January blues than planning a trip to a sunny destination?—
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Damion Downs, the USMNT forward formerly of Koln, has been signed on loan from Southampton and will be depended upon to help cure that issue and keep Merlin Polzin’s side out of danger.—
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In standard genetic engineering, researchers regenerate an entire plant from a single cell through a long, expensive, and genotype-sensitive process.—
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To translate this discovery into a treatment, the scientists looked for drugs that could activate those genes and trigger neurons to regenerate.—
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Rather than just fix the problem, the sport might want to identify what exactly the problem is.—
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Some of the most compelling accessibility tech didn’t try to fix vision so much as translate the visual world into something usable.—
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
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“Rehabilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehabilitate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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