as in modification
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the article as written requires only one factual amendment
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Recent Examples of amendment
The political committee’s purpose was to defeat the marijuana amendment.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Senate Democrats also proposed an amendment to fund pediatric cancer research and programs to increase birth control access.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
House lawmakers Friday approved amendments to House Bill 96, which allows government entities to display only certain flags, such as the official Idaho, U.S. and state flags.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
That limits debate and only gives opponents until April 2 to submit amendments.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Senate Democrats also proposed an amendment to fund pediatric cancer research and programs to increase birth control access.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
House lawmakers Friday approved amendments to House Bill 96, which allows government entities to display only certain flags, such as the official Idaho, U.S. and state flags.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
That limits debate and only gives opponents until April 2 to submit amendments.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
Noun
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Treatment options for gestational diabetes Treatment for gestational diabetes can range from behavioral modifications, such as diet modification and exercise, to medical management, including oral medications or insulin to control blood sugar, says Dr. Chelliah.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
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Equally critical is having the ability to automate controls over policies and protect those policies from accidental or malicious alteration.—
Alex Freedland,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Will this be the relatively rare — if not fully unique — correction cycle where the broader public wasn’t fully scared away and was quickly rewarded?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The correction has come for Austin sooner and more significantly than the national housing market.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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