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
Residents with homes still standing in the burn zones face tens of thousands of dollars in costs to remediate and deep-clean lingering toxins inside the structures and in the soil.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The company has now remediated this issue, and the process has been tested to ensure mitigation of any future risks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Funds collected could be placed in a federal or state-managed trust, earmarked exclusively for plugging orphaned wells, remediating sites, and restoring affected lands.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Companies of all types are going to see a spike in fraud and will have to remediate many issues.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The company has now remediated this issue, and the process has been tested to ensure mitigation of any future risks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Funds collected could be placed in a federal or state-managed trust, earmarked exclusively for plugging orphaned wells, remediating sites, and restoring affected lands.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Companies of all types are going to see a spike in fraud and will have to remediate many issues.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remediate
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By integrating state-of-the-art wildlife crossings with federal, state, and private funding, NDOT tackles pressing environmental challenges while improving roadway safety.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There's a step before planting strawberry seeds in soil: Seeds need to be chilled to improve germination.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Each pitch gives you a chance to refine your messaging, address weaknesses, and improve your delivery.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Besides his new devotion to the war and his wife, Schiele also refined his technical skills and style during his late era.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Given Boeing's past missteps and problems, the flying public deserves to hear what changes are being made to rehabilitate the company's tarnished reputation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Flashback: In 1989, the Fremont Arts Council launched a public art contest to rehabilitate the area under the bridge using neighborhood matching funds from the city.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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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,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through a statement from its public relations company, the Park District said the contractor responded immediately during the OSHA site visit to put in place safety precautions to remedy the issue.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Editor's note: This story and headline have been corrected to note that after publication the banker and Pure said no letter of intent had been signed and the company remains for sale.—
Aaron Weitzman,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, this should correct itself after the first wash.—
Loren Brutsch,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Remediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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