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 state law allows the companies to extract critical minerals from coal without having to negotiate amendments to existing leases.
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Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
Israel on Wednesday sent a response to Hamas' latest amendments to a U.S. proposal that would see a 60-day ceasefire and the release of some hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a source familiar with the details said.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
With the maximum tax rate set, Mayor Watson said council would begin deliberating next week over amendments to Broadnax’s draft budget.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
That goal, however, is complicated by a constitutional amendment that requires an independent commission to lead the process.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
Israel on Wednesday sent a response to Hamas' latest amendments to a U.S. proposal that would see a 60-day ceasefire and the release of some hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a source familiar with the details said.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
With the maximum tax rate set, Mayor Watson said council would begin deliberating next week over amendments to Broadnax’s draft budget.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
That goal, however, is complicated by a constitutional amendment that requires an independent commission to lead the process.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
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In addition, Gastineau says the language provides him the right to approve modifications to his performance.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unlike temporary residence permits that require renewal, citizenship provides permanent rights that transcend political changes or program modifications.—
Jeremy Savory,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this month, permission was granted for minor internal and external alterations at the property, PA reported, citing redacted planning applications lodged with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Recent regulatory alterations under the Trump Administration, which are generally viewed as detrimental for the automotive industry, might actually benefit Tesla.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In these settings, errors can be admitted and leveraged for course corrections and improvements, and unconscious biases can be rooted out or minimized.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The week before that, state corrections officials had emailed ICE, informing the agency of his release date and setting up a custody transfer at a facility in Cañon City.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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