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
Public anger over Chun’s dictatorship led to massive nationwide protests in 1987, forcing him to accept a constitutional revision introducing direct presidential elections, which is widely seen as the start of South Korea’s transition to democracy.
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
But Newsom, in his May budget revision, took the latest effort to require that out of his proposal.
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Bonta proposed a statewide ban on blackjack and significant rule revisions to the operation of player-dealer games in February.
—Reeti Malhotra
updated May 21, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
But Newsom, in his May budget revision, took the latest effort to require that out of his proposal.
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Bonta proposed a statewide ban on blackjack and significant rule revisions to the operation of player-dealer games in February.
—Reeti Malhotra
updated May 21, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
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The alteration would significantly decrease the ridership benefits with the existing plan.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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The other major alteration David made to the original treatment — a project spurred by his stepmother, Louise, who passed away in 2023 — was to incorporate his father into the story on screen.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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The implosion occurred during a shift change, and the six workers whose bodies were found were in an area of the site where workers would go before their shift, Matt Amos, Longview fire battalion chief, said, per The Guardian.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 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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Brian Schatz, the Democratic senator from Hawaii who championed the bill, suggested that the amendment was a drafting error.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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At the same time, rice farmers are using more fertilizers and organic amendments, such as straw and manure, planting more productive rice varieties and growing the plants closer together.—
Hanqin Tian,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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