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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
That act, of amending Jefferson’s original draft, edit upon edit, has been the story not only of new nation-states declaring their independence but also of people within nation-states.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Congress overturned that by amending the law to allow results of a districting scheme to be sufficient proof.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The measure called for amending the constitution by requiring, in order of priority, that Illinois legislative districts be equal in population; provide equal opportunity regardless of race; have districts with racial minority influence; be contiguous and be compact.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
These can be managed by selecting the best site for the plant, following correct planting depths, controlling water application and drainage, and amending the soil's pH and fertility levels.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Councilmember Sergio Lopez cast the lone dissenting vote on amending the ordinance.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Council member Abbie Kamin, one of three members who had pushed for the ordinance, voted against amending it, saying that doing so was giving in to bullying tactics from state leaders.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Last week, Spanberger signed legislation entering Virginia into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an initiative that aims to fundamentally change the way the United States elects presidents without amending the Constitution.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
But a county judge released Guzman on her own recognizance, a week later amending the conditions of her release to include a 24/7 GPS monitor.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Congress overturned that by amending the law to allow results of a districting scheme to be sufficient proof.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The measure called for amending the constitution by requiring, in order of priority, that Illinois legislative districts be equal in population; provide equal opportunity regardless of race; have districts with racial minority influence; be contiguous and be compact.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
These can be managed by selecting the best site for the plant, following correct planting depths, controlling water application and drainage, and amending the soil's pH and fertility levels.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Councilmember Sergio Lopez cast the lone dissenting vote on amending the ordinance.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Council member Abbie Kamin, one of three members who had pushed for the ordinance, voted against amending it, saying that doing so was giving in to bullying tactics from state leaders.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Last week, Spanberger signed legislation entering Virginia into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an initiative that aims to fundamentally change the way the United States elects presidents without amending the Constitution.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
But a county judge released Guzman on her own recognizance, a week later amending the conditions of her release to include a 24/7 GPS monitor.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
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The 89-page plan includes goals like adding new academic programs, improving student life, increased research opportunities and better community engagement.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Maintaining and improving California’s bond rating is also critical to lowering costs.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Steam methane reforming accounts for nearly half of the global supply but produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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State leaders have considered a variety of proposals to address rising costs, from easing property taxes to reforming zoning laws.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The expansion is also expected to add more natural light, green space and a new lobby in the hopes of enhancing comfort and care for families, hospital leaders, who touted the tower as a ‘transformative project,’ said on Wednesday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Work may need to be repeatedly translated between systems, increasing the effort required for alignment without necessarily enhancing output.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Saudi Fashion Commission is rewriting this narrative, positioning Saudi Arabia at the intersection of ancient faith and cutting-edge innovation through the Sustainable Ihram Initiative.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The 41-year-old British racing star has spent nearly two decades rewriting the Formula 1 record books, winning seven world championships—tying Michael Schumacher—and becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable and highest-paid figures.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Verb
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So much for smiling and behaving in front of the cameras.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Anderson is said to be behaving impeccably in not agitating for a move.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Presuming that sons are already less social is not a recipe for remedying this bias.—
Lise Eliot,
The Conversation,
20 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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“Amending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amending. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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