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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
Repealing or reforming the Jones Act would not solve every affordability challenge overnight.
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Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Administration officials singling out wind was counterproductive to ongoing bipartisan Congressional talks on reforming the federal permitting system for all forms of energy, Grumet said.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Washington can no longer just talk about reforming the military.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Housing can become more affordable by reforming exclusionary zoning; speeding up permitting, investing in water, utilities and transit; and rewarding local governments that actually approve housing near jobs and daily needs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Along with reforming the anatomical board, the commission will consider approving five universities restarting their anatomical specimen imports and exports.
—Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Steam methane reforming accounts for nearly half of the global supply but produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
State leaders have considered a variety of proposals to address rising costs, from easing property taxes to reforming zoning laws.
—Maxwell Harden, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
My priorities are reforming campaign finance and establishing reasonable term limits for Congress.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Administration officials singling out wind was counterproductive to ongoing bipartisan Congressional talks on reforming the federal permitting system for all forms of energy, Grumet said.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Washington can no longer just talk about reforming the military.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Housing can become more affordable by reforming exclusionary zoning; speeding up permitting, investing in water, utilities and transit; and rewarding local governments that actually approve housing near jobs and daily needs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Along with reforming the anatomical board, the commission will consider approving five universities restarting their anatomical specimen imports and exports.
—Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Steam methane reforming accounts for nearly half of the global supply but produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
State leaders have considered a variety of proposals to address rising costs, from easing property taxes to reforming zoning laws.
—Maxwell Harden, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
My priorities are reforming campaign finance and establishing reasonable term limits for Congress.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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The Parker project, named for a Kansas City jazz icon Charlie Parker, is also underway, adding even more new apartments while rehabilitating the historic House of Hits building, which previously collapsed and was at risk of demolition.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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But if this is the relationship Kang’s characters have historically held with language, Light and Thread seems interested in rehabilitating it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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The 89-page plan includes goals like adding new academic programs, improving student life, increased research opportunities and better community engagement.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Maintaining and improving California’s bond rating is also critical to lowering costs.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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That act, of amending Jefferson’s original draft, edit upon edit, has been the story not only of new nation-states declaring their independence but also of people within nation-states.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Congress overturned that by amending the law to allow results of a districting scheme to be sufficient proof.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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There are some redeeming elements like the crumble, but go for the brownie.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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After dominating Ohio State in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Tigers edged Alabama for the championship, redeeming a 45-40 loss to the Crimson Tide to close the 2015 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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So much for smiling and behaving in front of the cameras.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Anderson is said to be behaving impeccably in not agitating for a move.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Saudi Fashion Commission is rewriting this narrative, positioning Saudi Arabia at the intersection of ancient faith and cutting-edge innovation through the Sustainable Ihram Initiative.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The 41-year-old British racing star has spent nearly two decades rewriting the Formula 1 record books, winning seven world championships—tying Michael Schumacher—and becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable and highest-paid figures.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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