as in modification
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the article as written requires only one factual amendment
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Recent Examples of amendment
Parading out amendments destined for failure is not leadership.
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Christopher Eric Bouchat, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
The committee gave approval after rejecting an amendment that would have created a major difference with the House bill.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Oryol oblast in central Russia has made an amendment to an existing government program and will allow schoolgirls to receive payment for becoming pregnant in an effort to boost the country's birth rate, according to a decree signed by Andrei Klychkov, the governor of the region, on March 20.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The filing details various lease agreements, including amendments to the Chino Valley and Tempe leases, which involve rental adjustments and tenant improvement allowances.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Eric Bouchat, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
The committee gave approval after rejecting an amendment that would have created a major difference with the House bill.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Oryol oblast in central Russia has made an amendment to an existing government program and will allow schoolgirls to receive payment for becoming pregnant in an effort to boost the country's birth rate, according to a decree signed by Andrei Klychkov, the governor of the region, on March 20.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The filing details various lease agreements, including amendments to the Chino Valley and Tempe leases, which involve rental adjustments and tenant improvement allowances.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
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Treatment options for gestational diabetes Treatment for gestational diabetes can range from behavioral modifications, such as diet modification and exercise, to medical management, including oral medications or insulin to control blood sugar, says Dr. Chelliah.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
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The alterations would approximate aspects of the thylacine’s phenotype—the observable characteristics of a creature.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition to adding contemporary features like an in-frame oil cooler, the motorcycle's frame underwent major alterations to mimic vintage hardtail design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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Such was the case for Rodney Price, who devoted his life to working in California prisons as a corrections officer, only to have his own brother, Larry, die of starvation and dehydration in solitary confinement in Fort Smith, Arkansas.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Times published a correction the next morning, acknowledging the lack of any link between Palin's ad and Gifford's shooting.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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