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as in rehabilitating
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 improving
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 amending
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 reforming
The Broadway production of The Fear of 13 will include a partnership with The Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to freeing the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Senate Democrats have three main demands for reforming the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of Pretti's killing, including more accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Stratton during the debate also questioned Krishnamoorthi’s credibility on the issue of reforming immigration enforcement, citing his acceptance of campaign funding from a Homeland Security contractor, a demonstration that fundraising was a higher personal priority.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The former can help stop ice from reforming, while the latter creates traction.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
For developing countries, reforming the dispute settlement mechanism and restoring a functioning appellate body, the highest court for trade disputes, will be a priority to protect market access and effectively uphold their rights.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who has urged Mayor Eric Johnson to take leadership over reforming DART’s governance, said the committee’s discussion was a win for the 13 cities in his agency as negotiations continue between DART and member cities.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The 1996 law reforming immigration law did a number of things.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026
Several provisions in the contract are aimed at reforming operations to bolster public safety infrastructure in the city, Wu’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Senate Democrats have three main demands for reforming the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of Pretti's killing, including more accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Stratton during the debate also questioned Krishnamoorthi’s credibility on the issue of reforming immigration enforcement, citing his acceptance of campaign funding from a Homeland Security contractor, a demonstration that fundraising was a higher personal priority.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The former can help stop ice from reforming, while the latter creates traction.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
For developing countries, reforming the dispute settlement mechanism and restoring a functioning appellate body, the highest court for trade disputes, will be a priority to protect market access and effectively uphold their rights.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who has urged Mayor Eric Johnson to take leadership over reforming DART’s governance, said the committee’s discussion was a win for the 13 cities in his agency as negotiations continue between DART and member cities.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The 1996 law reforming immigration law did a number of things.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026
Several provisions in the contract are aimed at reforming operations to bolster public safety infrastructure in the city, Wu’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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Robinson’s death, before the legend was smoothed, even needed some rehabilitating from the Black Panthers, who eulogize him tellingly, as a product of his time.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Simon is trying to blend in while suppressing his secret power to bend and manipulate ionic energy while Trevor's true purpose for acting in Wonder Man isn't just about rehabilitating his image.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The organization is also tasked with improving coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meantime road crews have been working nonstop since Sunday and conditions were improving Monday night, but drivers are still being urged to stay off the roads and travel cautiously as snow continues to fall.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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However the New York State Constitution happily and explicitly forbids such gamesmanship and amending the state Constitution can’t be done before this year’s midterms.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In an attempt to still force a vote on the censure, Zepeda proposed amending the mayor’s item to include a formal council admonishment.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the lowest tier, Green level members can keep their rewards stars from expiring with monthly activity (redeeming a reward, making a purchase or reloading a Starbucks Card each month).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Using points for more complex redemptions (such as transfer partner travel) can often get you tremendous value, while redeeming for merchandise or gift cards may net lower value.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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In manufacturing hubs, local leaders have resorted to behaving like influencers, posting on social media to urge the public to spend more, Caixin wrote.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Dale Westerhold, 51, was taken into custody Tuesday following reports of a partially nude man behaving inappropriately at the Windsor Hills Resort vacation home rental community in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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From 2020 to 2023, participation waxed and waned, and the group reexamined their association, experimenting with new models of collectivity, and correcting their unintentional gender bias.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pardon weakens deterrence and signals that federal power, rather than correcting colonial distortions, can just as easily entrench them.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta artist Robell Awake is in many ways rewriting the history of the decorative arts in America.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Electrification is also rewriting the rules of energy security.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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