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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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The amendment was soundly defeated by 123-24 with four lawmakers absent.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
DeSantis did not address the amendments in his comments to Fox News.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Axelman also pointed to a 2025 ruling by the Florida Supreme Court striking down part of the state's Fair Districts amendments, contending that the entire framework should be invalidated.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The amendment was soundly defeated by 123-24 with four lawmakers absent.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
DeSantis did not address the amendments in his comments to Fox News.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Axelman also pointed to a 2025 ruling by the Florida Supreme Court striking down part of the state's Fair Districts amendments, contending that the entire framework should be invalidated.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
Noun
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The shift to an all-wheel park requires no construction modifications and would utilize separate sessions to maintain safety and maximize facility activity, city officials said.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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WaiV Robotics’ system allows uncrewed aerial vehicles to launch and recover from vessels as small as 10 m long without requiring modifications to the drone’s hardware or software.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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He was also not included in Villa’s Europa League squad, with the club only allowed to make three alterations ahead of the knockout phase, with January signings Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz, plus the return of Leon Bailey, included.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation’s Homes for Texas Heroes program offers down payment help for teachers, police officers, corrections officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Trainor joined the State Police in 2023, after serving as a corrections officer in Essex County.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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