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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
The legislation will overhaul regulation for the City of London, including merging the payments watchdog into the FCA, reforming the financial ombudsman, and easing rules for senior staff, according to the newspaper.
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Pyotr Kozlov, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Abbas signed a decree last year reforming elections in line with some demands of Western donors, including to allow voting for individuals rather than slates.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Scott was chairman of the Agriculture Committee and worked on reforming the dairy industry, supported land grant universities and worked to protect the interests of farmers, ranchers and food processors.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Congress has launched studies into reforming this system numerous times, with the answers being too politically difficult to implement.
—Aaron Brynildson, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Those include reforming neighborhood planning groups, enforcing vacation-rental rules, sidewalk vending enforcement, organics recycling and parks programs for low-income residents and young people.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Ortega has taken a particular interest in reforming Cal-OSHA in part because of an employer in her district.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For the first time in recent memory, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency will hold a public hearing on reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Pyotr Kozlov, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Abbas signed a decree last year reforming elections in line with some demands of Western donors, including to allow voting for individuals rather than slates.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Scott was chairman of the Agriculture Committee and worked on reforming the dairy industry, supported land grant universities and worked to protect the interests of farmers, ranchers and food processors.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Congress has launched studies into reforming this system numerous times, with the answers being too politically difficult to implement.
—Aaron Brynildson, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Those include reforming neighborhood planning groups, enforcing vacation-rental rules, sidewalk vending enforcement, organics recycling and parks programs for low-income residents and young people.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Ortega has taken a particular interest in reforming Cal-OSHA in part because of an employer in her district.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For the first time in recent memory, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency will hold a public hearing on reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforming
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Sea otter mentorship is at the forefront of a formal partnership between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has been rehabilitating sea otters since the 1980s, according to Long.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mahomes is rehabilitating from a knee injury suffered in Week 14 last season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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After amending the soil, add a 2 to 3 inch layer of organic mulch to the soil's surface to help slow down moisture evaporation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Sergio Lopez cast the lone dissenting vote on amending the ordinance.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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After dominating Ohio State in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Tigers edged Alabama for the championship, redeeming a 45-40 loss to the Crimson Tide to close the 2015 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Don’t forget about hotels Using hotel points is more straightforward than redeeming airline miles.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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So much for smiling and behaving in front of the cameras.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Anderson is said to be behaving impeccably in not agitating for a move.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Altman’s side counters that Musk is rewriting history.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Especially when the guy between the pipes is rewriting Colorado’s history books.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Reforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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