1
as in improved
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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2
as in corrected
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights
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as in reformed
to change one's behavior or character for the better
the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend
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Recent Examples of amended
Some investors were confused that the draft rules published Wednesday evening still contained references to a foreign ownership cap that was set to be amended.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Mustafa Ali has revealed that Shawn Michaels himself amended the promo for his comeback on NXT.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Just two years later, lawmakers amended the act, renaming the institution the Department of Defense.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Subsequent records requests by Sportico and other media outlets, for new or amended contracts between UCLA and Elevate, turned up no records.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, the chief has slightly amended his original pitch.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Following the 2018 anchor strike, Congress amended federal pipeline safety laws, and PHMSA issued an interim final rule to protect the Great Lakes and connecting waters, the Justice Department's filing states.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
And even this year, the bill was amended 13 times in order to meet the concerns of Assembly and state Senate members being lobbied by their cities, and by organized labor, who sought and gained concessions.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Mustafa Ali has revealed that Shawn Michaels himself amended the promo for his comeback on NXT.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Just two years later, lawmakers amended the act, renaming the institution the Department of Defense.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Subsequent records requests by Sportico and other media outlets, for new or amended contracts between UCLA and Elevate, turned up no records.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, the chief has slightly amended his original pitch.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Following the 2018 anchor strike, Congress amended federal pipeline safety laws, and PHMSA issued an interim final rule to protect the Great Lakes and connecting waters, the Justice Department's filing states.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
And even this year, the bill was amended 13 times in order to meet the concerns of Assembly and state Senate members being lobbied by their cities, and by organized labor, who sought and gained concessions.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a letter submitted to the judge on Thursday, Combs apologized for his actions and argued he was reformed in prison, becoming sober for the first time.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, this gas has been reformed natural gas, but now projects are shifting to hydrogen.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But, if anything, the proximity has only enhanced the berry appetites of their boys, who tend to eat their favorite snack straight off the vine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Besides a brand-new design, the cards also have enhanced anti-counterfeit protections.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yet that went awry during the football game, as Lawrence Academy rewrote the script and won 28-6 on the road.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And this was rare compared with how women behaved at the time.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The powder boasts a natural finish and photo-friendly formula that behaved beautifully under the cameras of both weddings.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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