REFORMED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

reformed

verb

Definition of reformed

past tense of reform

as in rehabilitated

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 improved

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 amended

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 reformed How did the 2006 reunion come about where the full original band reformed? — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026 Another season has brought valuable learning experiences for a team who were only reformed in 2018. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 17 May 2026 Fatu was officially inducted into The Bloodline as the group appeared to officially be reformed. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 Social Security benefits were last reformed roughly 40 years ago, when the federal government raised the eligibility age for the program from 65 to 67. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 Post-Ronnettes, Ronnie pursued a solo career, briefly reformed the group with two new members and collaborated with the likes of Eddie Money, Southside Johnny and Joey Ramone. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Why lawmakers want Section 702 reformed But critics of Section 702 say the warnings overstate the immediate threat because the current certifications will remain in effect until 2027. — Connor Greene, Time, 12 June 2026 Proposition 65, also known as Prop65, signed into law in California in 1986 and later reformed in 2018, reshaped manufacturing and product labeling practices across retail. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 On Tuesday, Polis also vetoed House Bill 1236, which would've reformed parts of the state's arbitration rules, and Senate Bill 146, which sought to curb the distribution of single-use serviceware by restaurants and delivery services. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026

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In Buzi District alone, 87 classrooms in 24 schools were reconstructed or rehabilitated, benefitting over 11,200 students.

— Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of rehabilitated

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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of improved

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After Emmert’s conviction, the legislature amended the state’s criminal trespassing statute to exclude floating on a river’s surface.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Plant the flowers in loose, well-draining potting mix amended with compost for better drainage results.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of amended

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And the institutions built on treating people as averages started to lag behind a reality that no longer behaved that way.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
What matters most is that the E3800LFP consistently behaved like a serious backup platform throughout testing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

Definition of behaved

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After his own vision was corrected as a child, an encounter with a child his age in Cairo — living a starkly different life — sparked a lifelong mission to help others see.

— Ashoka, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
By the time the boundary issues were partially corrected in the 1960s, both the cemetery and the surrounding Black community had been largely erased from public memory.

— Kamal Morgan. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Definition of corrected

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The Lanserhof concept, developed over 35 years ago, is grounded in the fasting cure—the idea that the body can be regenerated through detoxification, purification, and de-acidification.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Ambercycle’s molecularly regenerated Cycora is newer to the field, and Harnest’s collection showcases how it can be used in more than fabrics.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

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