REFORMED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

reformed

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Definition of reformed

past tense of reform

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 Though direct cash benefits to the poor were significantly reformed in the 1990s, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program remains. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026 The series tracked noble houses across continents; alliances formed, fractured, and reformed over eight seasons. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The first gig in Cardiff is a blinder, notable for the fact that, despite being the audience for a 30-year-old reformed heritage act, there are people under 30 and half of the adults still seem to have their own hair. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026 Add in the impending return from injury of João Klauss and the Galaxy have definitely reformed and reloaded. — Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2026 This must be Mary Magdalen, reformed and healed, after her encounter with Christ. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 Sixteen years after the band’s breakup, Liam and Noel Gallagher had finally reformed. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The bill’s supporters argued that these raises, concurrent with hikes in student tuition and inadequate pay for staff, revealed the CSU system’s misplaced priorities that needed to be reformed. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The group notes other states, such as Illinois, New Jersey and New York have either reformed or ended cash bail. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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That’s why Duffy was right to focus on new and rehabilitated equipment for these Midwest corridors that can put them to immediate use and fill them with passengers.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The teen will be charged as an adult designated, meaning that if convicted, he could be sentenced as a juvenile, an adult or as a juvenile with the option of receiving an adult sentence if not rehabilitated.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitated

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Davenport owns Heirlooms Antique Mall along Havana Street and says crime around his stores has improved over the years, but theft has not disappeared.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
To try and stretch their funds, Thompson assessed their budget to see what could be removed or improved.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of improved

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In 2006, Joseph pursued ballot measures that would have amended Proposition 103 amid an effort by John Garamendi, the insurance commissioner at the time, to tighten the ZIP code regulations established by his predecessor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The golfer, who changed his plea in the DUI case from not guilty to no contest, had one charge amended to Local 1 reckless driving and a second charge altered to a careless driving citation as part of a plea deal, according to court records.

— Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of amended

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The card also earns 3X rewards on pet stores, pet services and at any licensed vet (just note rewards can only be redeemed for a statement credit).

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
This ticket must be redeemed at one of the nine Florida Lottery offices throughout the state.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of redeemed

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For a brief period, however, many Americans behaved as though being part of a society meant participating in it.

— Steven Fulop, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Our model not only reproduced how bacteria behaved under different nutrient environments, but also revealed where their memory likely resides.

— Shiladitya Banerjee, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of behaved

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But as farming declined in the 20th century, forests regenerated.

— Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Because in an era where time to replenish is a strategic metric, technical advantage matters only when it can be produced, certified, delivered, sustained, and regenerated at the rate readiness demands.

— Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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