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as in rehabilitated
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 improved
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 amended
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 reformed
After a lengthy hiatus beginning in the ‘80s, the Rubinoos reformed in 2006 and are still at it today.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Supertramp reformed in 1996, without Hodgson, and the band performed until 2012.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
George Osborne, the incoming chancellor, called for the fiscal framework to be reformed as the new government — which had inherited a deficit to GDP ratio of 10% deficit — battled to maintain the confidence of the bond markets in the wake of the global financial crisis.
—Ian King, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Supertramp reformed in 1996, without Hodgson, and the band performed until 2012.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
George Osborne, the incoming chancellor, called for the fiscal framework to be reformed as the new government — which had inherited a deficit to GDP ratio of 10% deficit — battled to maintain the confidence of the bond markets in the wake of the global financial crisis.
—Ian King, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformed
Verb
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His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trust also emphasized that much of the existing housing may need to be rehabilitated.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some investors were confused that the draft rules published Wednesday evening still contained references to a foreign ownership cap that was set to be amended.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mustafa Ali has revealed that Shawn Michaels himself amended the promo for his comeback on NXT.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The offer can be redeemed through the Pilot app at all participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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And this was rare compared with how women behaved at the time.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The powder boasts a natural finish and photo-friendly formula that behaved beautifully under the cameras of both weddings.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What the study found was that fire tolerant trees, those that regenerated with fire, have been replaced over time by fire intolerant trees that just burn.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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If target dies this turn, it is removed from game entirely and cannot be regenerated.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Reformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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