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
If Albany clears the amendment again next year, the final choice rests with the voters.
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Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
At the same time, Kamoutsas said the amendment balances giving children a rigorous classroom instruction with giving parents the option to expose their children to religious instruction.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The Overland Park City Council will set a public hearing date to discuss any amendments to the district.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Both amendments were defeated by Senate Democrats.
—Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
At the same time, Kamoutsas said the amendment balances giving children a rigorous classroom instruction with giving parents the option to expose their children to religious instruction.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The Overland Park City Council will set a public hearing date to discuss any amendments to the district.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Both amendments were defeated by Senate Democrats.
—Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
Noun
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The Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The venue already meets many international standards and requires only limited modifications to host the world's best divers in 2028.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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An alteration of the measure in no way alters reality.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The bureau's approval rate appears to be far below that of many state corrections departments, the news organizations found, though departments track such data in different ways.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Lagerwall said Santana was charged with battery against a corrections officer while incarcerated.—
Shannon Tyler
June 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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