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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
Members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives have introduced a package of bills to address high housing costs and the shortage of affordable housing by reforming zoning and reducing federal barriers to construction.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Clayton County is also considering school closures due to low enrollment, while Gwinnett County is reforming class policies to address overcrowding.
—Monique John, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Finally, this gas is processed in a proprietary plasma reforming reactor that breaks down molecules to produce synthesis gas (syngas) — a high-energy mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Some districts began reforming their policies related to student walkouts earlier this week with harsher consequences for participating students.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Senate Democrats have a list of three main demands for reforming immigration enforcement.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The Broadway production of The Fear of 13 will include a partnership with The Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to freeing the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Stratton during the debate also questioned Krishnamoorthi’s credibility on the issue of reforming immigration enforcement, citing his acceptance of campaign funding from a Homeland Security contractor, a demonstration that fundraising was a higher personal priority.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The former can help stop ice from reforming, while the latter creates traction.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Clayton County is also considering school closures due to low enrollment, while Gwinnett County is reforming class policies to address overcrowding.
—Monique John, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Finally, this gas is processed in a proprietary plasma reforming reactor that breaks down molecules to produce synthesis gas (syngas) — a high-energy mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Some districts began reforming their policies related to student walkouts earlier this week with harsher consequences for participating students.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Senate Democrats have a list of three main demands for reforming immigration enforcement.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The Broadway production of The Fear of 13 will include a partnership with The Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to freeing the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Stratton during the debate also questioned Krishnamoorthi’s credibility on the issue of reforming immigration enforcement, citing his acceptance of campaign funding from a Homeland Security contractor, a demonstration that fundraising was a higher personal priority.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The former can help stop ice from reforming, while the latter creates traction.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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Robinson’s death, before the legend was smoothed, even needed some rehabilitating from the Black Panthers, who eulogize him tellingly, as a product of his time.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Simon is trying to blend in while suppressing his secret power to bend and manipulate ionic energy while Trevor's true purpose for acting in Wonder Man isn't just about rehabilitating his image.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the commission approved amending the license, the change is contingent on the installation of a camera and a potential fence requirement, pending review from the city’s Transportation, Engineering and Development department.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Results will direct you on the best method for amending soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 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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On the other side of the ledger stands a small, weak country 90 miles off South Florida whose only redeeming quality is the enterprising spirit of its people.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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In manufacturing hubs, local leaders have resorted to behaving like influencers, posting on social media to urge the public to spend more, Caixin wrote.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Dale Westerhold, 51, was taken into custody Tuesday following reports of a partially nude man behaving inappropriately at the Windsor Hills Resort vacation home rental community in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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From 2020 to 2023, participation waxed and waned, and the group reexamined their association, experimenting with new models of collectivity, and correcting their unintentional gender bias.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pardon weakens deterrence and signals that federal power, rather than correcting colonial distortions, can just as easily entrench them.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta artist Robell Awake is in many ways rewriting the history of the decorative arts in America.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Electrification is also rewriting the rules of energy security.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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