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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
To be sure, educational systems need to be reformed, not romanticized.
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Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Once widespread across the Middle East, the system has been reformed to be less onerous in places like Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE in recent years.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The band broke up weeks after that show, but reformed in 1996 with Jones, singer-lyricist Johnny Rotten and drummer Paul Cook.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Those who scrutinize whether the level of government is still needed in Indiana have pointed to such scandals as evidence that the system should be reformed or eliminated.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Once widespread across the Middle East, the system has been reformed to be less onerous in places like Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE in recent years.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The band broke up weeks after that show, but reformed in 1996 with Jones, singer-lyricist Johnny Rotten and drummer Paul Cook.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Those who scrutinize whether the level of government is still needed in Indiana have pointed to such scandals as evidence that the system should be reformed or eliminated.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformed
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For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The case also drew significant support for clemency, with advocates arguing she had been rehabilitated and no longer posed a threat.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Yet there is broad agreement that qualifying can be improved.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vladar improved to 27-13-7 in his first season with the Flyers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Backfill with the original soil amended with organic matter to add nutrients and improve drainage.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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An initial estimate reported 114,000 screenings, a possible record, but it was later amended by airport officials.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Conforto redeemed himself with a leadoff walk in the eighth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even amputated mating arms behaved the same way, responding to progesterone but not to other molecules.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Vaquer has spoken out after a fan behaved inappropriately toward her outside Madison Square Garden following the March 30 episode of Raw.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While star trackers mounted on Orion indicate where the vehicle is pointing, potential misalignments between the star trackers and the communications terminal can only be fully measured and corrected once in space.—
Adam Bluestein,
Scientific American,
5 Apr. 2026
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The eatery scored 49 in a follow-up inspection and inspectors noted that the outstanding violations were not corrected.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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For other program-builders, a strong foundation left behind can be regenerated and the winning can continue.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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To how landscape is being domesticated and regenerated, so there’s a very poetic look into what a landscape could be.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Reformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformed. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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