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
The new measures will be introduced as an amendment to existing crime and child-protection legislation being considered by parliament.
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Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit claimed violations of the First and Fourth amendments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
When it was enacted, amendments were included to allow for adjustments during economic downturns and fiscal emergencies.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Legal scholars and civil rights advocates are especially worried about ongoing violations of the First, Second, Fourth and 10th amendments, as are other observers, including historians like us.
—Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit claimed violations of the First and Fourth amendments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
When it was enacted, amendments were included to allow for adjustments during economic downturns and fiscal emergencies.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Legal scholars and civil rights advocates are especially worried about ongoing violations of the First, Second, Fourth and 10th amendments, as are other observers, including historians like us.
—Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
Noun
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Throughout the 20th century, the tiara underwent a key technical modification.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But Parker has also taken a few creative liberties and made adaptational alterations — including a key conversation that the showrunner now regrets leaving out.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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But for Bashara, the most important aspects to consider in assessing potential are the home’s foundation, roof, and the extent of previous alterations.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The return needs a correction to the child tax credit or recovery rebate credit amount.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has routinely pointed to Singleton’s ability to arrange the defense and make corrections on the fly as key components to the unit’s success.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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