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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 remediated
Six parcels have been remediated to the state’s standards, officials said.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Once more is understood, more can be remediated.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Carl Franco, 5th Ward, asked if there was a plan for the site once the building was demolished and remediated.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Failed units must be remediated or tenants relocated within 30 days, as well as the establishment of a complaint hotline for 24/7 reporting and the requirement of a landlord response within five business days.
—James Herrera Monterey Herald, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
So, after the temple is remediated, the prayer books and what’s left of their pages will be collected, commemorated with a funeral and interred, Shemper said.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The soil has since been fully remediated and in 2011, was declared safe for public use by the Department of Toxic Substances, clearing the way for renovations, but a lack of funding kept the process from moving forward.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
It has been remediated, but his wife and two children remained at their rental for several months.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
The land earmarked for the aerospace complex, which has been vacant and contaminated for nearly 80 years, would be fully remediated and repurposed, according to North Wind.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Once more is understood, more can be remediated.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Carl Franco, 5th Ward, asked if there was a plan for the site once the building was demolished and remediated.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Failed units must be remediated or tenants relocated within 30 days, as well as the establishment of a complaint hotline for 24/7 reporting and the requirement of a landlord response within five business days.
—James Herrera Monterey Herald, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
So, after the temple is remediated, the prayer books and what’s left of their pages will be collected, commemorated with a funeral and interred, Shemper said.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The soil has since been fully remediated and in 2011, was declared safe for public use by the Department of Toxic Substances, clearing the way for renovations, but a lack of funding kept the process from moving forward.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
It has been remediated, but his wife and two children remained at their rental for several months.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
The land earmarked for the aerospace complex, which has been vacant and contaminated for nearly 80 years, would be fully remediated and repurposed, according to North Wind.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remediated
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The Bruins improved to 20-10 overall and 12-7 in the Big Ten with one regular season game remaining, Saturday at crosstown rival USC.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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More than 80% of respondents said their household situation has not improved in early 2026 compared with last year.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The company and its advertising team refined the commercials, and within two years Aflac’s US sales had doubled.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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His teams aren’t always the most talented or refined, but every Spartan opponent knows to bring a hardhat and some extra ice packs.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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While severe drainage issues cannot be corrected quickly, regular inspections around your home and lawn allow small, quick changes that can make a big difference.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Individuals applying for Social Security after age 65 should be aware that Medicare Part A may be backdated up to six months, and contributions made during that lookback period are subject to a 6% IRS excise tax per year until corrected.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stuart, the judge, questioned whether Davis can be rehabilitated.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Remediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediated. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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