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as in rehabilitating
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 improving
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 amending
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 reforming
Yet even the ocean is always in motion, waves constantly breaking and reforming.
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Bolsonaro trial did revive a public debate about the need for reforming the court, and several projects are in discussion in the legislature.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Kennedy holds views that clash sharply with the president’s legal reform agenda and should appall anyone who supports the president’s goal of reforming America’s legal system.
—Tiger Joyce, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
While the former demands fiscal consolidation from France’s leadership, the latter is opposed to spending cuts and reforms — such as raising the retirement age and reforming the pension system — that economists see as necessary to balance the books.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Edwards says restoring and reforming the program would ensure rural communities have more equitable access to funding meant to protect against disasters.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Shipley said Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and other Republican senators may focus on reforming Senate floor procedures, such as the 30-hour debate requirement for each nominee, rather than attempting to undo the blue slip practice altogether.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
This can be achieved by accelerating deployment of inexpensive wind and solar energy, co-optimizing industrial energy use with electricity supply, supporting storage technologies, and reforming market rules to improve electricity trading and facilitate direct renewable energy procurement.
—Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But Democrats on the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee, where the bill was rejected Wednesday with an 8-3 vote along party lines, said converting the board to an advisory body would undercut the public's role in reforming police conduct.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Bolsonaro trial did revive a public debate about the need for reforming the court, and several projects are in discussion in the legislature.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Kennedy holds views that clash sharply with the president’s legal reform agenda and should appall anyone who supports the president’s goal of reforming America’s legal system.
—Tiger Joyce, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
While the former demands fiscal consolidation from France’s leadership, the latter is opposed to spending cuts and reforms — such as raising the retirement age and reforming the pension system — that economists see as necessary to balance the books.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Edwards says restoring and reforming the program would ensure rural communities have more equitable access to funding meant to protect against disasters.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Shipley said Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and other Republican senators may focus on reforming Senate floor procedures, such as the 30-hour debate requirement for each nominee, rather than attempting to undo the blue slip practice altogether.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
This can be achieved by accelerating deployment of inexpensive wind and solar energy, co-optimizing industrial energy use with electricity supply, supporting storage technologies, and reforming market rules to improve electricity trading and facilitate direct renewable energy procurement.
—Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But Democrats on the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee, where the bill was rejected Wednesday with an 8-3 vote along party lines, said converting the board to an advisory body would undercut the public's role in reforming police conduct.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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Topics include rehabilitating the Democratic brand, next steps for the party and how to organize and mobilize effectively, among other topics.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among them was Simon Walsh, owner of Nature Island Dive, who opened his shop more than three decades ago and is now pioneering new ways of rehabilitating coral infected by waterborne diseases.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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As reported by Reuters, Anutin's election was the result of a political agreement with the progressive opposition People's Party, the largest bloc in parliament, which was convinced by his promise to hold a referendum on amending the constitution and call a general election within four months.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After amending your soil with compost or aged manure before planting, these heavy-feeding plants need an additional side-dressing with a balanced organic fertilizer when their leafy shoots emerge in spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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In my experience, redeeming a broken industry requires regaining consumer trust by delivering empathy, transparency, and a process that works for clients, especially in a space that has historically worked against the interests of consumers.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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There isn’t much redeeming value in this music, something Táparo is well aware of.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now the software does this and can make adjustments from corner to corner based on how the car is behaving.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hardly seems like enough to cow these arrogant companies into behaving, especially when their business model is so intrinsically tied to hoovering up other people’s information and creative work.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Guards also help fine-tune the software by reviewing alerts during quiet overnight hours, correcting mistakes and labeling edge cases.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just this past offseason Miami put an emphasis on fortifying the trenches, correcting a past wrong, adding players with size and girth on the offensive and defensive line via the NFL Draft.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attorney, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Storehouse Voices founder Tamira Chapman is boldly rewriting this script with the help of ESSENCE for a historic contest.—
Bridgette Bartlett,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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At that time, former army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha—who seized power in a 2014 coup d’etat—was still Prime Minister after rewriting the constitution to guarantee a guiding role for the military.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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