1
as in rehabilitates
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 amends
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 corrects
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 reforms
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.
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Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.
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Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
There’s that churro bread pudding, the one with a junkyard origin story that breaks down the churros and then reforms them into a dense and perfect block as powerful as an Avengers movie prop.
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Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.
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Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.
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Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reforms
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Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.
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Unlicensed surplus sales face new restrictions under June 2026 amendments.
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Chester Leonard rehabilitates wounded bald eagles and other large raptors at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke.
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.
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The measure amends the city's general plan and land use framework to add a citywide ban on data centers, according to city officials.
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The legislation amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement in meetings of local legislative bodies.
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Soon after, Hawk absentmindedly corrects Piña’s English, prompting her to air her own frustrations with their relationship.
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This story corrects the day of week.
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In late March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved changes to the county’s fireworks ordinance that increased penalties for violations.
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The seating changes will require a full stadium reseating process ahead of the 2027 season, though officials said fewer season-ticket holders are expected to be affected than originally anticipated.
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When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated.
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By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.
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The hit rate improves dramatically.
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The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto.
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New York’s Bivens Act remedies this by extending the protections of Section 1983 to all individual government wrongdoers — including federal ones.
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Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
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“Reforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reforms. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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