as in to improve
to stop or reverse the damage of
Cleanup crews are working to remediate the site of the chemical spill. Remediating the pollution of the river will take some effort.
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Recent Examples of remediate
The project addressed decades of contamination and structural deterioration while preserving the hangar's historical appearance, removing toxic materials, remediating the steel frame, and installing new siding, windows, and doors.
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New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Ames said her family left their home right after the tests and lived with extended family for two months while their house was remediated.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The county says the land has been cleared for development by CDPHE, and one nearby area where PFAS was found in the soil will be remediated at Sterling Ranch's cost.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The other piles were removed by the residents or otherwise remediated.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Ames said her family left their home right after the tests and lived with extended family for two months while their house was remediated.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The county says the land has been cleared for development by CDPHE, and one nearby area where PFAS was found in the soil will be remediated at Sterling Ranch's cost.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The other piles were removed by the residents or otherwise remediated.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remediate
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bodywork—16 custom carbon-fiber components—is shaped by hand, beginning as foam blocks refined until the proportions feel inevitable.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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All eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 just before the Bay Bridge are closed as crews work around the clock to rehabilitate the roadway.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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And there was a TV movie where Dirk Bogarde played Dahl, many years ago, with Glenda Jackson as Patricia Neal, about Patricia Neal’s strokes and how Dahl rehabilitated her.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Presuming that sons are already less social is not a recipe for remedying this bias.—
Lise Eliot,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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To remedy the issue, the planet's leader, President Skroob (Brooks) sends the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis), who's a parody of Star Wars' Darth Vader, to kidnap another planet's princess (Daphne Zuniga) and demand oxygen as ransom.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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That gaffe that will likely be corrected by the time the tour gets to Phoenix on Friday for its second date.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of a student’s name.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Remediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediate. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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