amendments

plural of amendment
as in modifications
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 amendments Also, in many states, victims’ rights amendments guarantee to victims of crimes the opportunity to participate in criminal trials, and frequently constrain defendants’ rights. Quinn Yeargain, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 However, proponents of workplace surveillance say that the amendments are not enough to secure their support for the bill. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 On Friday, with the deadline creeping up on those looking to push this legislation through, a bevy of amendments were filed by Senators looking to enhance the bill in their eyes. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act has been working through a long process in the Senate, with adjustments and amendments ongoing. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 On August 4, every Missouri county rejected controversial amendments 4 and 5, which sought to overhaul the state’s income tax and amendment petition process. Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 Under Amendment 4, constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature would still need just a statewide majority. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Under one proposal, amendments would require a four-fifths vote of the board. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 However, away from soundbites, Burnham’s officials have so far given few details on any potential awards of drilling licences, amendments to taxation levels or any industry incentives. Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
Noun
  • The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ford also admitted there’s been rear wing modifications via the DRS system and an additional set of dive planes mounted on the front bumper.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike simple digital tags, text watermarking is complex, as alterations can change meaning or be easily removed.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And then, hardmaxxing has to do with making sort of permanent alterations, going that extra mile.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In 2012, Farinacci was arrested in connection with the 2010 fatal shooting of his father in Arizona during an argument about washing dishes, according to records from the state’s department of corrections and The Associated Press.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nieves, a 51-year-old former state financial crimes investigator and local corrections officer, is making another run for the seat.
    Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Rivian credits its improvements with its push toward vertical integration that included a new generation of software and electric architecture for its vehicles.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At The Ottawa Hospital, operational improvements were associated with approximately 40 fewer deaths and $9 million in annual savings.
    Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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