rehab
noun
rehabilitation, especially a program or facility for treating persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or recovering from certain medical conditions.
rehabber
-
a word derived from
rehab.
Example Sentences
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In her book, she only deals with her life as a rehabber.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2025
With an 8-0 lead, rehabber Bryan Woo did his part, tossing 31/3 scoreless innings.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
For Patricia Cantler, an animal rehabber who works with rescued squirrels, groundhogs, mice, and possums and uses ivermectin to protect them, it’s a nightmare.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2021
“The rehabber can only rehabilitate certain animals. When they say they can’t take that animal, people get snippy. People just leave animals at their doorstep.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 26, 2016
“Look, that animal was in pretty rough shape when we found her. I really don’t know anything—I’m not a wildlife rehabber, I do trees. So you must chill. Focus on the work.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
