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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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
In 2022, the New York legislature amended the mayoral control law to implement one-year terms, so that mayors could not remove appointees for breaking with their directives.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
But the referendum’s language was never formally amended to reflect that belief.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Ahead of Pearson’s filing, Trump ally Roger Stone amended his own filing as a foreign agent on behalf of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Decades ago, Congress amended the Voting Rights Act to say that Section 2 should focus on any discriminatory effects of a redistricting plan.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, the plaintiffs amended the lawsuit to stop the scaling back of the nation’s childhood vaccination schedule.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
In 1970 the law was amended to extend immigration and citizenship rights to the children and grandchildren of Jews, as well as to their spouses, but the amendment excluded people who had been Jewish and voluntarily adopted another religion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In response, Congress amended the Voting Rights Act in 1982 to say states must give minorities an opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
But the referendum’s language was never formally amended to reflect that belief.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Ahead of Pearson’s filing, Trump ally Roger Stone amended his own filing as a foreign agent on behalf of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Decades ago, Congress amended the Voting Rights Act to say that Section 2 should focus on any discriminatory effects of a redistricting plan.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, the plaintiffs amended the lawsuit to stop the scaling back of the nation’s childhood vaccination schedule.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
In 1970 the law was amended to extend immigration and citizenship rights to the children and grandchildren of Jews, as well as to their spouses, but the amendment excluded people who had been Jewish and voluntarily adopted another religion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In response, Congress amended the Voting Rights Act in 1982 to say states must give minorities an opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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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 Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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This story has been corrected to show the scandal that embroiled Rocha was in 2024, not 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Expanded and reformed first-time homebuyer tax benefits.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The city’s hiring practice will be reformed so that DEI will not be a factor in hiring or promoting city workers and in contracting with outside vendors for city businesses.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The artworks are enhanced with portraits of the artists and brief statements about their art.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Both played college basketball, as Clark rewrote the history books during her legendary career, while McCaffery played six seasons.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the network rewrote its long-standing values.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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There is also a sense from that source that Carvajal could have behaved in a way more befitting of a captain at times.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time that badly behaved tourists have been linked to damaged to the fountain.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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