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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
Constitutional amendments placed on the ballot by the General Assembly would still only have to receive a simple majority statewide in order to pass.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Because such amendments in Georgia require a two-thirds vote by legislators, the plan backed by Republican state House Speaker Jon Burns needed at least 21 Democratic votes.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Bill sponsors tried to limit the scope of the bill through amendments that carved out medical costs and county fairs, but its expansiveness ultimately doomed it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale speed rule from 2008.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Even acidic garden soil can become alkaline over time as a result of leaching, environmental factors, and certain soil amendments and fertilizers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
These amendments shift decision making away from voters and toward negotiations residents may only hear about after deals are done.
—Kimberly Stokes, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Most years, these amendments are minor and introduce only small technical changes to some of the program’s laws.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Uthmeier has denied wrongdoing and claimed victory in defeating the amendments.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Because such amendments in Georgia require a two-thirds vote by legislators, the plan backed by Republican state House Speaker Jon Burns needed at least 21 Democratic votes.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Bill sponsors tried to limit the scope of the bill through amendments that carved out medical costs and county fairs, but its expansiveness ultimately doomed it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale speed rule from 2008.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Even acidic garden soil can become alkaline over time as a result of leaching, environmental factors, and certain soil amendments and fertilizers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
These amendments shift decision making away from voters and toward negotiations residents may only hear about after deals are done.
—Kimberly Stokes, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Most years, these amendments are minor and introduce only small technical changes to some of the program’s laws.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Uthmeier has denied wrongdoing and claimed victory in defeating the amendments.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
Noun
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In fact, several contacts from financial institutions saw a significant increase in requests for loan modifications.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts have suggested that Iran has drawn from Russia’s extensive battlefield experience with the drones, including modifications such as anti-jamming antennas, electronic warfare-resistant navigation, and new warheads.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rather than fretting over trends, make intentional alterations to the floor plan that feel special rather than builder-grade, McSwain says.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy and some of the people he’s placed in key roles across HHS and its agencies have made sweeping alterations to vaccination policy, undermining vaccine confidence in the process.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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This rate drop could motivate first-time buyers or investors, but without substantial home price corrections, the overall market impact will likely remain limited.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The on-site security includes a buffer fence, double chain-link fences and electronic detection systems, the corrections department says.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dorsey cited rapid improvements in AI tech as the primary reason, sending shockwaves across Wall Street.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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These included the use of adjacent buildings, and the raising funds for repairs and improvements for the sale of air rights — though adding more floors would require a setback from the façade to preserve its historic character, Preservation Chicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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