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
The criminal case comes as the victims’ families pursue a separate lawsuit filed in December and amended in April, alleging the crash and its aftermath were marked by a series of preventable failures.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The aerospace company has figured out how to position itself firmly in the middle of the speculative hype of the AI cycle, and numerous financial organizations have amended rules designed to protect retail investors.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Weeks later, Roach amended the order to clarify that cellphones would be prohibited in the courtroom.
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Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.
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Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Instead of setting the rate at $3 per hour, the council amended the resolution to leave parking rates to be established in a future council resolution rather than by ordinance.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
The order has been renewed and amended several times over the past five years, with the June 2026 order impacting 70 counties from El Paso through the Hill Country and the lower Rio Grande Valley.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Clay soil can be amended with organic matter such as compost or mulch.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
If the board wants to shift maintenance, repair or replacement obligations under the condominium declaration, the condominium declaration itself must be amended.
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Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The aerospace company has figured out how to position itself firmly in the middle of the speculative hype of the AI cycle, and numerous financial organizations have amended rules designed to protect retail investors.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Weeks later, Roach amended the order to clarify that cellphones would be prohibited in the courtroom.
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Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.
—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Instead of setting the rate at $3 per hour, the council amended the resolution to leave parking rates to be established in a future council resolution rather than by ordinance.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
The order has been renewed and amended several times over the past five years, with the June 2026 order impacting 70 counties from El Paso through the Hill Country and the lower Rio Grande Valley.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Clay soil can be amended with organic matter such as compost or mulch.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
If the board wants to shift maintenance, repair or replacement obligations under the condominium declaration, the condominium declaration itself must be amended.
—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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The technology for delivery coordination improved.
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Accuracy, design, and comfort have improved with each generation.
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Thankfully, most causes of yellowing geranium leaves are easily corrected.
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The story has been corrected to show that the proper name of the organization is the American Academy of Pediatrics rather than the American Association of Pediatrics.
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Fatu was officially inducted into The Bloodline as the group appeared to officially be reformed.
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Why lawmakers want Section 702 reformed But critics of Section 702 say the warnings overstate the immediate threat because the current certifications will remain in effect until 2027.
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Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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Franchetti rewrote the bill ten times, and this week, Assemblyman Charles Lavine said both sides of the aisle in Albany came together on Kyra's Law.
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More recently, distance runner Parker Valby recently rewrote the collegiate record books, while van Daalen continues to push the boundaries in the discus.
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But the cells behaved differently.
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No other country behaved in such a manner, or even close.
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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