as in overhaul
the act, process, or result of improving something by removing flaws, problems, etc.
They're calling for a complete reformation of the healthcare system.
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Recent Examples of reformation
The musicians rose to fame throughout the 1970s after releasing several successful albums together, but Osbourne's dismissal from the group in 1979 led to various reformations in the years to come.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 July 2025
Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 22 July 2025
This project integrates Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO₂ reformation process, one of the world’s only non-combustion pathways for converting organic waste into hydrogen, with a modular and scalable facility design that maximizes operational efficiency and sustainability.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The montage ended with a shot of England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson; his death was announced the day before Oasis announced their reformation in late August last year.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 July 2025
Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 22 July 2025
This project integrates Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO₂ reformation process, one of the world’s only non-combustion pathways for converting organic waste into hydrogen, with a modular and scalable facility design that maximizes operational efficiency and sustainability.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The montage ended with a shot of England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson; his death was announced the day before Oasis announced their reformation in late August last year.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformation
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Mexico's government has also proposed to raise tariffs on vehicles coming from Asia, particularly China, to 50% from the current 20% as part of a broad overhaul of import levies that the government planned to protect its local industries.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Together, these fashion houses and two first-to-market global restaurants are anchoring the third phase of the mall’s overhaul and expansion, which began more than a decade ago and will continue with more luxury additions over the coming years.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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But reform won't happen without public demand.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Smith did a year in federal prison, wrote a book about his experience, and resurfaced as a prison-reform advocate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Merage has four indoor courts, with the possibility of expanding to six through renovation and redesign.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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While von Holzhausen didn't comment on the impetus for the redesign, the company has come under fire following an earlier Bloomberg investigation documenting cases where Tesla occupants —or first responders—have struggled to exit or enter the vehicle after a loss of power.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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