1
as in rehabilitates
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 amends
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 corrects
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 reforms
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforms
Noun
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Constitutional amendments placed on the ballot by the General Assembly would still only have to receive a simple majority statewide in order to pass.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Because such amendments in Georgia require a two-thirds vote by legislators, the plan backed by Republican state House Speaker Jon Burns needed at least 21 Democratic votes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The charitable series, formerly starring LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, ensures 15-percent of ticket proceeds go to the Saving Grace Equine Healing Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates horses.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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In total, the Ventana Wildlife Society — a group that traps, breeds and rehabilitates the vultures for release into the wild — has tracked 30 different condors that took multiple trips to parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties sometime in the past two years.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this scenario, stripped of high-paying salaries, prime borrowers default and tank the $13 trillion residential mortgage market, unemployment spikes above 10%, the stock market corrects down 38%, and the economy collapses into a deflationary spiral.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The answer is a combination of ingredients that corrects, prevents, and protects—not to mention the affordable price point.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s according to a new poll of 806 Boise voters commissioned by the Gem State Housing Alliance and the Welcoming Neighbors Network, a housing advocacy group pushing for zoning changes to open more avenues for denser, smaller and less- expensive homes.—
Mark Dee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The cabinet changes come on the heels of both a political pact, recently signed by parties with the prime minister, and the launching of the registration process for those seeking to run candidates in the next elections.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In many ways, an athlete who redeems herself is far more relatable than one who simply dominates her sport from one Olympic cycle to the next.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Zheng Yu said the new system significantly improves vehicle performance and driving range.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The first step replenishes skin’s water levels, and the second protects it—a combination that improves elasticity, calms inflammation, and strengthens barrier integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Reforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforms. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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