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
Noun
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Adaptive Housing: Implement home modifications that offer both aesthetic appeal and lifelong physical accessibility, enabling aging in place.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The next Starliner test flight would seek to confirm that the spacecraft's thrusters function properly after modifications were made to the vehicle's propulsion system, according to Stich.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The film is now in its second week in Nepali theaters, following a contentious battle with government censors that left the film with significant alterations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a result of these alterations, the wheelbase is extended by 7 in (180 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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Volatility Is the Norm—Not a Reason to Sell Stocks entered correction (10% or greater decline) territory, based on the S&P 500, on March 13, 2025.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has fallen into correction territory, down 12% from its all-time high from December.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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