1
as in improving
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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as in correcting
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights
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as in reforming
to change one's behavior or character for the better
the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend
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Recent Examples of amending
Disrupting the flow of taxpayer dollars to the fund would require further amending the city charter.
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Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
The funds would come by amending two tax incremental financing districts, with the revenue generated by property taxes from downtown and Historic Third Ward commercial developments.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Is Omnibus Simplification Package amending or combining the CSRD, CSDDD, and Taxomony?
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Bella Vista Planning and Development Department staff recently drafted an ordinance amending city code to require the permits for repairs and installations at the request of City Council member Larry Wilms.
—Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For these organizations, ERP systems need to perform high volumes of transactions—such as creating or amending purchase and sales orders, processing invoices and managing stock counts—quickly and accurately to maintain competitive service levels.
—Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In a July 2019 closure notice amending the tax return, the HMRC maintained that the capital sum should be treated as income.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Williams suggested amending the Michigan Constitution so Detroit could levy new taxes, but that would require the state Legislature to take action.
—Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
Chemerinsky, a constitutional scholar, believes the reform could be passed by Congress without amending the Constitution.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
The funds would come by amending two tax incremental financing districts, with the revenue generated by property taxes from downtown and Historic Third Ward commercial developments.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Is Omnibus Simplification Package amending or combining the CSRD, CSDDD, and Taxomony?
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Bella Vista Planning and Development Department staff recently drafted an ordinance amending city code to require the permits for repairs and installations at the request of City Council member Larry Wilms.
—Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For these organizations, ERP systems need to perform high volumes of transactions—such as creating or amending purchase and sales orders, processing invoices and managing stock counts—quickly and accurately to maintain competitive service levels.
—Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In a July 2019 closure notice amending the tax return, the HMRC maintained that the capital sum should be treated as income.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Williams suggested amending the Michigan Constitution so Detroit could levy new taxes, but that would require the state Legislature to take action.
—Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
Chemerinsky, a constitutional scholar, believes the reform could be passed by Congress without amending the Constitution.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
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Addressing this research gap is critical for developing effective treatments and improving the lives of millions of women.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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But the Jazz are improving at the big-picture issues.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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With both seasons behaving similarly to the American All Stars seasons, fan favorites from various franchises to compete against each other, showcasing different forms of drag and cultural expressions to viewers who may not be familiar with other seasons.Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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From tourists behaving badly in national parks to a camping trip in one of the hottest places in the world, Outside published a long list of captivating features this year.The Editors, Outside Online, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mike kept rewriting it, especially the ending scene in the bar.Adam B. Vary, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Can anyone knock Swift off her throne, or will The Tortured Poets Department keep rewriting the record books?Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Amending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amending. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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