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as in to rehabilitate
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 to improve
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 to amend
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 reform
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
The fee adjustment captured the attention of many farmers about the underlying need for reform.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
ABC News,
23 June 2026
In exchange, the ultra-Orthodox would reportedly suspend their push for daycare subsidies for Haredi communities and a bill seeking to reform the kosher food authorization system.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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Noun
But while the call for tax reform gains momentum yearly among rank-and-file lawmakers, the major proposals cannot get past Lamont, who is focused paying down Connecticut’s massive pension debt.
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Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
The fee adjustment captured the attention of many farmers about the underlying need for reform.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Verb
Merz's coalition of center-right and center-left parties took office just over a year ago with pledges to reform and turn around Germany's sluggish economy, Europe's biggest.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
In exchange, the ultra-Orthodox would reportedly suspend their push for daycare subsidies for Haredi communities and a bill seeking to reform the kosher food authorization system.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reform
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Already, the amendment is facing a wave of opposition from anti-tax advocates and local government officials.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act remained in committee and subject to amendment at the time of writing.
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Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
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During that same time, almost 5,000 laterals were replaced or rehabilitated using state and MDC funding, which is typically a cost incurred by the homeowner and can cost upwards of $10,000, officials said.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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If feedback stings, take a breath, separate taste from task, and keep what improves the result.
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Board members amended the proposal Thursday after raising concerns that the original language could unintentionally affect students living outside the United States who enroll in online programs at Florida universities.
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The council eventually approved allocating $20,000 to the town’s sustaining grant program and allowed applicants to amend their proposal to account for the increase funds.
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The upward revision can be attributed to a downward revision on imports, which subtracts from GDP.
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Brian Duffield wrote the initial screenplay based off the short story by Phillip Fracassi, with revisions by Mollner.
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Winners have to go to a Florida Lottery district office to redeem these winning tickets.
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No minimum to redeem for cash back.
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In 2014, Messi began with that famously outrageous winner against Bosnia, arguably bettered it against Iran a few days later, with a splendid winner in stoppage time.
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Hale, meanwhile, switched parties last year, arguing that running as a Republican will better his chances at beating Moore.
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Week-long gembas, or plant visits, ahead of vehicle launches include about 12 people per project auditing station by station, correcting process sheets, ensuring proper calibration of tools and training of workers, and speaking with plant employees about an issue.
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“Reform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reform. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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