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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
The organization is instead focused on an upcoming panel discussion regarding alleged abuse at Noma and reforming broader hospitality-industry practices.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Those include reforming neighborhood planning groups, enforcing vacation-rental rules, sidewalk vending enforcement, organics recycling and parks programs for low-income residents and young people.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Ortega has taken a particular interest in reforming Cal-OSHA in part because of an employer in her district.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For the first time in recent memory, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency will hold a public hearing on reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Industrial production of hydrogen relies on processes such as steam methane reforming (SMR), which emit CO2 into the atmosphere.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Democrats today blocked a Republican bill to fully fund the agency while a deal over reforming immigration enforcement is negotiated with the White House.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The governor also proposed reforming waiver case management provided to people with disabilities and older adults and dedicating roughly $77 million in funding over four years for a study on recommendations for administering human services programs across all levels of government.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Those include reforming neighborhood planning groups, enforcing vacation-rental rules, sidewalk vending enforcement, organics recycling and parks programs for low-income residents and young people.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Ortega has taken a particular interest in reforming Cal-OSHA in part because of an employer in her district.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For the first time in recent memory, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency will hold a public hearing on reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Industrial production of hydrogen relies on processes such as steam methane reforming (SMR), which emit CO2 into the atmosphere.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Democrats today blocked a Republican bill to fully fund the agency while a deal over reforming immigration enforcement is negotiated with the White House.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The governor also proposed reforming waiver case management provided to people with disabilities and older adults and dedicating roughly $77 million in funding over four years for a study on recommendations for administering human services programs across all levels of government.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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Saudi Arabia has restored the full pumping capacity of its East-West pipeline to 7 million barrels a day, rehabilitating a vital link for oil exports via the Red Sea.—
Clara Ferreira Marques,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Aquarium of the Pacific has a decades-long history of caring for Southern California's rehabilitating sea turtle population.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is little evidence that gelatin supplements are useful for managing diarrhea, improving joint pain, or improving bone health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Spanberger signed legislation entering Virginia into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an initiative that aims to fundamentally change the way the United States elects presidents without amending the Constitution.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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But a county judge released Guzman on her own recognizance, a week later amending the conditions of her release to include a 24/7 GPS monitor.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The efforts of the Maywood supporters continued after the war, recognizing the surviving members of the full 192nd Battalion and redeeming the honor of its POWs.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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There were redeeming factors, though.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
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That appears to be behaving a bit like an oceanic hot spot, leaving a trail of massive eruptions across the Snake River Plain that terminates at the immense calderas beneath present-day Yellowstone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
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And for the leading power in the world and for the power that built this system to be behaving like this is absolutely shocking.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Instead of correcting the errors and letting voters decide again, the council imposed higher fees anyway, including automatic increases.—
Mark Powell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets have won six games involving clutch time during the streak, correcting a trend of fourth-quarter execution issues.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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But some CEOs are rewriting norms of the corporate world, leading billion- and trillion-dollar companies on their own terms.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Filmed over thirteen years, Crocodile follows their homemade film collective as creativity becomes a lifeline and a bold act of rewriting their futures.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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