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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
House Bill 561, sponsored by Hill and focused on blocking Boise from flying a Pride flag, was sent to the House’s amending order after a debate on the House floor.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
While the commission approved amending the license, the change is contingent on the installation of a camera and a potential fence requirement, pending review from the city’s Transportation, Engineering and Development department.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Results will direct you on the best method for amending soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
By amending the law with Griffin's bill, the transfer could go forward.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Republicans have also cautioned that amending the DHS bill would require sending the entire six-bill package back to the House, which passed it last week and is not scheduled to return until Monday.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
However the New York State Constitution happily and explicitly forbids such gamesmanship and amending the state Constitution can’t be done before this year’s midterms.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
In an attempt to still force a vote on the censure, Zepeda proposed amending the mayor’s item to include a formal council admonishment.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
While the commission approved amending the license, the change is contingent on the installation of a camera and a potential fence requirement, pending review from the city’s Transportation, Engineering and Development department.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Results will direct you on the best method for amending soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
By amending the law with Griffin's bill, the transfer could go forward.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Republicans have also cautioned that amending the DHS bill would require sending the entire six-bill package back to the House, which passed it last week and is not scheduled to return until Monday.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
However the New York State Constitution happily and explicitly forbids such gamesmanship and amending the state Constitution can’t be done before this year’s midterms.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
In an attempt to still force a vote on the censure, Zepeda proposed amending the mayor’s item to include a formal council admonishment.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
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But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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But with all that extra information comes errors, and error-correcting a quantum qubit—weeding out the noise to find the signal—is a challenge in itself.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And while a talented photographer can work wonders, even the best can’t outshoot a schedule that’s too tight or work literal color-correcting magic on photos washed out by the blazing sun.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Abolishing property taxes and reforming taxation.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers were hoping to buy time to come to a compromise around reforming ICE and Customs and Border Protection, or CBP.—
Zachary Schermele,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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What began as a medical intervention is now rewriting the menu.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bottom line Adding gold to a retirement portfolio doesn't have to mean rewriting your entire financial plan.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And, lately, the country’s ultrarich have been behaving like modern-day land barons, quietly assembling empires measured not just in acres but in square miles and state sizes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey DeSantis is rebranding herself with a new agenda after her last platform, Hope Florida, became the subject of a criminal investigation – and behaving as though the fallout from that controversy is now behind her.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers met in the Capitol to denounce Uthmeier and his opinion and say that Uthmeier was ignoring the difference between remedying harm and creating advantage.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the issue has caused a legal nuisance, meaning there is a risk of significant harm to your home, a judge could order the other home owner to cover costs of remedying the issue.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Amending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amending. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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