as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
a finicky author who makes countless revisions before submitting a work for publication
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Recent Examples of revision
The 167-page typescript has three pages written in pencil, with annotations and revisions by Wilson along with early AA member Hank Parkhurst, some in green and red pencil, some in ink.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
The authors of an article published this year in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine tracked 93 revision facelifts from a single-surgeon’s practice over a 30-year period.
—Michele Promaulayko, Allure, 17 June 2026
And for that part, the legislation does not have a revision for the section in which the SEC emphasized is too broad, allowing the opportunity at more battles within state courts.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Newsom unveiled the proposal in his May budget revision and lawmakers adopted it last week.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
The authors of an article published this year in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine tracked 93 revision facelifts from a single-surgeon’s practice over a 30-year period.
—Michele Promaulayko, Allure, 17 June 2026
And for that part, the legislation does not have a revision for the section in which the SEC emphasized is too broad, allowing the opportunity at more battles within state courts.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Newsom unveiled the proposal in his May budget revision and lawmakers adopted it last week.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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An alteration of the measure in no way alters reality.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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South Korea made one change, moving in Kim Moon-hwan.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Ecuador had few scoring changes in its loss to Ivory Coast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Whether those disputes are merely differences in public messaging, or reflect something deeper that could cause the agreement to collapse, remains unclear.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The venue already meets many international standards and requires only limited modifications to host the world's best divers in 2028.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Districts make major decisions in the winter and spring, often before the Governor’s January proposal, before the May revise, and always before the final state budget is approved.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.—
Andrew Graham
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since that occurred, stadium management has met with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and other Town leaders to learn the reasons for the modifications and to work towards an amendment to the stadium lease that would build upon our decades-long partnership.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The amendment was introduced by Councilmember Joe Little.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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