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
What organizations can do is to adopt advanced security controls that can remediate or mitigate threats in a faster, more efficient way.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
To remediate the situation, the As ever team contacted those affected to say they would be refunded and could choose another item to receive for free.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025
Storage in the area took place from 1989 to 2012 and the former hazardous waste storage areas are currently being remediated for redevelopment, according to DEEP.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Though members of the Illinois General Assembly, local officials and environmental leaders want to see both ponds completely removed, NRG has resisted those efforts, as well as those of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to remediate the grassy field.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
To remediate the situation, the As ever team contacted those affected to say they would be refunded and could choose another item to receive for free.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025
Storage in the area took place from 1989 to 2012 and the former hazardous waste storage areas are currently being remediated for redevelopment, according to DEEP.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Though members of the Illinois General Assembly, local officials and environmental leaders want to see both ponds completely removed, NRG has resisted those efforts, as well as those of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to remediate the grassy field.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remediate
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The cash offer is unchanged from MFE’s original bid, but the share swap component is significantly improved, up from an original offer of 0.4 MFE-A shares per ProSieben share.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The most common form is white table sugar, which is highly refined.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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In a Facebook post, Rep. Kim Holloway, R-Mayfield, expressed regret over voting in favor of SB 181 and said lawmakers should have taken more time to refine the language of the law.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new diverging diamond interchange proposed in Waukesha County to rehabilitate one of the oldest interchanges on the Interstate 94 system is estimated to cost about $7.9 million, officials say.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The bears were brought to the Wildlife Center, which is one of three centers licensed to rehabilitate wild black bears in the state, to receive medical treatment and diagnosis, Thompson said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The growth has led to I-35’s status as one of the most congested highways in Texas, which TxDOT hopes to remedy as work begins on the largest expansion in the highway’s history.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Fort Worth’s health inspections function on a demerit system: 0 demerits is considered a perfect score, and restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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Correction: This story has been updated to correct the total death toll.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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This leaves taxpayers vulnerable to IRS assessments indefinitely, even after attempting to correct the fraudulent filing.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Remediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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