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
Is Omnibus Simplification Package amending or combining the CSRD, CSDDD, and Taxomony?
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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
These can be easily remedied by amending soil pH with elemental sulfur or adjusting fertilization practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 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
Lawmakers responded by amending the FBAR penalty regime in 1986.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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
These can be easily remedied by amending soil pH with elemental sulfur or adjusting fertilization practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 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
Lawmakers responded by amending the FBAR penalty regime in 1986.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
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In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In other words, policies aimed at supporting Black entrepreneurs must go beyond improving access to credit and tackle the root causes of consumer discrimination.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When Nolan asked if Paul Mescal will star in the film, Scott initially said yes before correcting himself that Mescal’s schedule may prevent them from reuniting.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Walsh said credit is also due for correcting those systems.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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The multi-tasking serum has a rich, silky texture that boosts hydration and brightness, while enhancing skin tone.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, at El Rosario Sanctuary, monarchs are behaving unpredictably, clustering later than usual and dispersing widely.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Welcome to Mima, the concept store rewriting the rules of Parisian retail.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Besides, rumors later emerged that the shoot took over ten days, with most of the time spent on recalibrating equipment and rewriting algorithms by onsite engineers to ensure smooth task execution.Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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