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as in improving
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 correcting
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 reforming
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 amending
The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The option can reduce taxes on that one-time payment and does not require amending a prior return, according to the IRS.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,lorie Konish,kamaron McNair,greg Iacurci,mike Winters,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Meantime, leaders are considering amending figure skating’s rules and technical requirements that will prioritize athlete longevity, potentially at the expense of boundary-pushing quadruple jumps.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit is in fact amending its practices even further, with Binder later saying the group was removing relevant grades for nearly 500 hospitals that had also declined to participate in its surveys over the same period, which dated back to 2024.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Assessing winter damage, repairing trouble spots, amending soil, planting wisely, and protecting your investment form the backbone of a successful year in the vegetable patch.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, an initiative petition in the form of State Question 836 which sought to open primaries by amending the Oklahoma Constitution, failed to get sufficient signatures to get on the ballot.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 21 Mar. 2026
The House failed to pass a measure that would propose amending the Constitution to require the federal government to have a balanced budget, a measure offered by conservatives to address the ever-increasing national debt.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The option can reduce taxes on that one-time payment and does not require amending a prior return, according to the IRS.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,lorie Konish,kamaron McNair,greg Iacurci,mike Winters,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Meantime, leaders are considering amending figure skating’s rules and technical requirements that will prioritize athlete longevity, potentially at the expense of boundary-pushing quadruple jumps.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit is in fact amending its practices even further, with Binder later saying the group was removing relevant grades for nearly 500 hospitals that had also declined to participate in its surveys over the same period, which dated back to 2024.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Assessing winter damage, repairing trouble spots, amending soil, planting wisely, and protecting your investment form the backbone of a successful year in the vegetable patch.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, an initiative petition in the form of State Question 836 which sought to open primaries by amending the Oklahoma Constitution, failed to get sufficient signatures to get on the ballot.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 21 Mar. 2026
The House failed to pass a measure that would propose amending the Constitution to require the federal government to have a balanced budget, a measure offered by conservatives to address the ever-increasing national debt.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
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But affordability is not improving as much as most experts had forecast.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many technology companies issue vague proclamations about improving the world, then go about maximizing revenue.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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For years, the state paid transportation providers as much as 10 times the appropriate rate to pick up Medicaid patients who use large wheelchairs, and the department estimated that correcting the mistake would save $33 million over roughly six months.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Preventing soil compaction is far easier than correcting it.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in recent memory, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency will hold a public hearing on reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether that means rewriting a love ballad in a couple of days or suiting up in a onesie for a press event on the other side of the world, the commitment never wavers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The team had brought on an old compatriot from EA as well as some AI specialists who were rewriting all of Proxi’s code.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Where the police may be enlisted to tattle on a Congressperson behaving badly?—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nearly every poorly behaving person has been shaped by their experiences, many of which are out of their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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How to refill a saline lake Growing the lake is a much bigger and more expensive challenge than remedying the salinity problem.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is a dearth of curries in New York—something chef Vijay Kumar, of Dhamaka, Adda, and Semma, has been steadily remedying in recent years.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Amending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amending. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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