REFORMS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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plural of reform

as in amendments

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verb

present tense third-person singular of reform

as in rehabilitates

to make better in behavior or character volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems

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as in amends

to change one's behavior or character for the better a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work

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as in corrects

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him

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Recent Examples of reforms

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Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program. —

Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026 But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor. —

Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

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During this week's town council meeting, leaders discussed the proposal and made changes to the amendments in real time, signaling the plan is still evolving and far from finalized.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Democrats pointed to 2010 constitutional amendments — known as the Fair Districts amendments — banning partisan gerrymandering.

— Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026