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
On Friday, Priscilla's former business partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, amended their $50 million lawsuit against Priscilla, alleging that she was involved in Elvis' death.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators, which opposed Tisdel's bill before it was amended, did not respond to a request for its position on the changes to the legislation.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act to include Section 287(g), which gave ICE the authority to delegate specific immigration officer duties to state and local police.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
However, in February, according to the report, the agreement was amended to cap staffing to 81 full-time employees.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance should be amended to distinguish between tenants using economic boycott principles and others who breach their leases.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In response to the lingering housing crisis confronting California, state lawmakers amended the Surplus Land Act to require cities to prioritize affordable residential development on land that is declared surplus.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Amid a tug-of-war over how the rules should be amended, the potential framework that emerged early last week demonstrated that there was likely a path out of the gridlock.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Another is that the 44-year-old Bukele—now armed with a supermajority in Congress and a Supreme Court packed with allies—has amended the constitution to allow for the indefinite re-election of the President, presumably him.
—Christopher Sabatini, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators, which opposed Tisdel's bill before it was amended, did not respond to a request for its position on the changes to the legislation.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act to include Section 287(g), which gave ICE the authority to delegate specific immigration officer duties to state and local police.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
However, in February, according to the report, the agreement was amended to cap staffing to 81 full-time employees.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance should be amended to distinguish between tenants using economic boycott principles and others who breach their leases.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In response to the lingering housing crisis confronting California, state lawmakers amended the Surplus Land Act to require cities to prioritize affordable residential development on land that is declared surplus.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Amid a tug-of-war over how the rules should be amended, the potential framework that emerged early last week demonstrated that there was likely a path out of the gridlock.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Another is that the 44-year-old Bukele—now armed with a supermajority in Congress and a Supreme Court packed with allies—has amended the constitution to allow for the indefinite re-election of the President, presumably him.
—Christopher Sabatini, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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Witt finished Thursday’s series finale with the biggest hit of the night as the Royals improved to 71-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Instagram has improved a few other corners to make better use of the larger display.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Video refereeing was used 39 times on the first day of the season, with one red card being corrected and three goals disallowed for offside.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 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.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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George Osborne, the incoming chancellor, called for the fiscal framework to be reformed as the new government — which had inherited a deficit to GDP ratio of 10% deficit — battled to maintain the confidence of the bond markets in the wake of the global financial crisis.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But 2024 rewrote the weather record book.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Judge rewrote the New York Yankees’ record books against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fahey Rush was often responsible for demonstrating how the company’s TV audiences — in the linear era, some of the industry’s youngest — behaved and consumed media and advertising.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The teenager who fatally shot 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, had behaved in alarming ways before the 2022 tragedy.—
Ernesto Londoño,
Twin Cities,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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