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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 supervisors’ proposal for a review of the program specifically calls for county staff to draft recommendations for eliminating the lien requirement and reforming income limits.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Johnson also stressed reforming ICE, protecting constitutional rights, supporting Latino voters, and pursuing bipartisan solutions, while advocating for human rights abroad, including a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine and free elections in Venezuela.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Mary Johnson has advocated for reforming the program after her rapist, Cody Klemp, was granted elderly parole 27 years into his 170-year sentence.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The group — which has released one new studio album, 2009’s Can’t Slow Down, and some live sets since reforming — has been holding up its end on the road, including both headlining theater and amphitheater tours as well as packages with Styx, Whitesnake and Skynyrd.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
By leveling the playing field, though, the Education Department made a welcome first step toward reforming higher education.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
The real work lies in reforming the systems that shape classrooms in the first place.
—Dana Stangel-Plowe, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Democrats have been slow to accept GOP offers that do not address their main demands in reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Johnson also stressed reforming ICE, protecting constitutional rights, supporting Latino voters, and pursuing bipartisan solutions, while advocating for human rights abroad, including a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine and free elections in Venezuela.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Mary Johnson has advocated for reforming the program after her rapist, Cody Klemp, was granted elderly parole 27 years into his 170-year sentence.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The group — which has released one new studio album, 2009’s Can’t Slow Down, and some live sets since reforming — has been holding up its end on the road, including both headlining theater and amphitheater tours as well as packages with Styx, Whitesnake and Skynyrd.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
By leveling the playing field, though, the Education Department made a welcome first step toward reforming higher education.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
The real work lies in reforming the systems that shape classrooms in the first place.
—Dana Stangel-Plowe, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Democrats have been slow to accept GOP offers that do not address their main demands in reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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The bill would provide a temporary carve-out for companies building new multifamily housing or rehabilitating properties that would otherwise be uninhabitable.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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White spent the bulk of this month rehabilitating with the Hornets’ performance staff ensuring his calf would be able to fully endure the season’s grueling stretch run — which features another West Coast trip — and be available to play in multiple outings in multiple days.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jones will be a critical figure in improving USC’s interior and developing Stewart.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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When planting, ensure the soil has good drainage to prevent root rot, amending heavy clay soil with organic matter if needed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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The longer term solution will require amending current immigration laws.—
Federico Peña,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since Heathcliff seems to lose all redeeming qualities after Cathy’s death, turning into a truly miserable and vengeful man, book devotees likely have a far less romantic vision of him than what is presented in the film.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this view, very little in the existing order is worth redeeming.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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While the government doesn’t track encounters for disabled people specifically, a separate study found that 20% of autistic people ages 21 to 25 have been stopped, often after a report or officer observation of a person behaving unusually.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Gold has a long track record of behaving differently from stocks during periods of market stress.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Anderson bristles at the notion of any one-size-fits-all philosophy to correcting the problem of strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Tariffs have been his favorite tool for rewriting the rules of global commerce and applying international pressure.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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Net-a-porter and Mr Porter veterans Heather Kaminetsky and Toby Bateman have assembled their teams, set their strategies and begun rewriting the sites’ music for a new generation, and for one-time fans who may have drifted away.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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