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
Against Wyck’s objections, Tom gives Kurt the nod to remediate the black mold and open the inn in time for tourist season.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The family is claiming negligence and wrongful death on the part of the defendants for not maintaining and inspecting the mine, remediating any hazardous conditions, and warning others of those dangers.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The company contained and remediated the breach and replaced the malware with the legitimate apps.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
The cleanup of the nearly 9,000-acre Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant near De Soto in western Johnson County is nearing the finish line, with approximately 7,780 acres remediated.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The family is claiming negligence and wrongful death on the part of the defendants for not maintaining and inspecting the mine, remediating any hazardous conditions, and warning others of those dangers.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The company contained and remediated the breach and replaced the malware with the legitimate apps.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
The cleanup of the nearly 9,000-acre Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant near De Soto in western Johnson County is nearing the finish line, with approximately 7,780 acres remediated.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remediate
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That means repairing seawalls and bolstering shorelines, restoring wetlands, improving stormwater management and drainage, ensuring clean lakes, hardening infrastructure, and keeping homes and roadways out of the water.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Duffy said the administration sees AI as a way to reduce workload for controllers and improve efficiency across increasingly crowded airspace.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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In expanding the possibilities of seemingly familiar materials, pieces pair the rough with the refined, the crystalline with the hand-hewn and the organic with the streamlined.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration, squalane supports the skin barrier, and niacinamide smooths and refines the look of pores.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Can Johnson rehabilitate such a relationship, whether or not Pritzker’s Bears deal survives the mayor’s attacks?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The World Bank has recently noted that rehabilitating Ukraine’s mining sector is expected to require multi-billion-dollar investment in equipment, modernization, and infrastructure, potentially reaching the low tens of billions when combined with processing, power, and transport needs.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Captives, gift giving, and diplomacy could help remedy a killing that was seen as an act against a community, not just an individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Mechanisms exist to mitigate or remedy the court's concerns going forward.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Spending a massive chunk of their day correcting, fixing and taking over work that should have been done right the first time is an incremental gain at best.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This serum foundation features vitamin B5 and E to help nourish and smooth skin, plus niacinamide to correct redness and minimize inflammation.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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“Remediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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