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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
The exhibition gives viewers a chance to see not only the original Constitution when it was ratified but also the amendments that have revised it over time, notably by guaranteeing Black men and then all women the right to vote.
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New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Negotiations have stalled as both parties propose vastly different contract amendments, according to union updates.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
In 1988, following a participatory amendments process through the National Constituent Assembly, Brazil enacted a new constitution that guarantees a broad menu of civil, political, and human rights.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
That exception — called the Berman amendments — explicitly prevents the government from using IEEPA to regulate the importation of films, music, artwork, news accounts, and other such content.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Gray voted for five of the amendments.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The rule isn't retroactive, but applies to all new contracts and renewals or amendments to existing ones.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Robinhood also bucked the downtrend after regulators approved amendments that would replace a controversial but long-held minimum equity rule for active day traders.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The amendments resulted in Colorado drawing up the 8th Congressional District — a new seat granted to the state after the 2020 census — as one of the most competitive seats in the country.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Negotiations have stalled as both parties propose vastly different contract amendments, according to union updates.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
In 1988, following a participatory amendments process through the National Constituent Assembly, Brazil enacted a new constitution that guarantees a broad menu of civil, political, and human rights.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
That exception — called the Berman amendments — explicitly prevents the government from using IEEPA to regulate the importation of films, music, artwork, news accounts, and other such content.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Gray voted for five of the amendments.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The rule isn't retroactive, but applies to all new contracts and renewals or amendments to existing ones.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Robinhood also bucked the downtrend after regulators approved amendments that would replace a controversial but long-held minimum equity rule for active day traders.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The amendments resulted in Colorado drawing up the 8th Congressional District — a new seat granted to the state after the 2020 census — as one of the most competitive seats in the country.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
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The 528-foot warship also will undergo unspecified modifications during its yearlong visit to San Diego, headquarters of the Navy’s sprawling Third Fleet.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Launched in October 2024 as a pilot effort, the H2O initiative provides transitional housing assistance, move-in support, home modifications and case management to help individuals with serious mental illness stay in stable housing and on treatment plans.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In practice, Mitchell was not around long enough to oversee the transfer window immediately preceding this season, but regular discussions were held across 2024-25 to determine the alterations Newcastle should make for future European seasons.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, these don’t exhibit such dramatic alterations in brightness.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Street is critical of Cornell for not initiating enough changes and corrections to improve Target’s business, which has been faltering for several seasons.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Question 2 asks voters to approve $35 million for city facilities and infrastructure maintenance, including HVAC upgrades, safety improvements and energy efficiency upgrades.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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