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 complex’s superintendent, Oscar Chang, told the local publication that the building was being remediated while waiting for a permit for work on its roof.
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Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
The cost to remediate the site was estimated to be $118 million over a decade, according to the report.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
And as the subsequent compromise of the same Microsoft account shows, these breaches can be hard to fully remediate.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
In fact, the Forest Service closed the trail altogether in 2025 to remediate some of the impacts.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
The cost to remediate the site was estimated to be $118 million over a decade, according to the report.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
And as the subsequent compromise of the same Microsoft account shows, these breaches can be hard to fully remediate.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
In fact, the Forest Service closed the trail altogether in 2025 to remediate some of the impacts.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for remediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remediate
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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Across 35 years of international expansion, TAB has continued refining its advisory architecture to reflect evolving leadership pressures.
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Ryan Stephan, acting director of cargo landers for the Moon Base program, said the faster mission cadence will help NASA refine its operations.
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Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
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During that same time, almost 5,000 laterals were replaced or rehabilitated using state and MDC funding, which is typically a cost incurred by the homeowner and can cost upwards of $10,000, officials said.
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Before talking with me, this young mom reached out to a window contractor to remedy the issue.
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Starmer is historically unpopular in Britain after a series of scandals and policy missteps, with critics accusing him of lacking a political vision for remedying the country’s stagnant post-Brexit economy.
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Week-long gembas, or plant visits, ahead of vehicle launches include about 12 people per project auditing station by station, correcting process sheets, ensuring proper calibration of tools and training of workers, and speaking with plant employees about an issue.
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“Remediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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