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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
Even though the law’s full implementation will roll out over time (the Governor negotiated amendments delaying certain provisions, fintech firms should begin aligning with its spirit.
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Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit, filed late last week, argues the influx is endangering citizens and accuses ICE of violating the First and 10th amendments.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Indiana Senate Democrats filed six amendments Tuesday bill aimed at tackling welfare fraud, which is a Senate Republican priority, but all of their amendments failed.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
These amendments bumped up the retirement age from 65 to 67.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Cooper, who was elected sheriff in 2022 after serving eight years in the state Assembly representing Elk Grove, ultimately voted against the bill following several Senate amendments.
—Daniel Hunt
january 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Draft amendments that would block stablecoin rewards were part of the reason Coinbase rescinded its support for the Clarity Act.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
The Small Property Owners Association of Massachusetts issued a statement Wednesday calling Wu’s tax shift proposal bad policy, and urged the Senate to approve the alternative tax relief bills and amendments proposed by Collins and Brownsberger.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
All of their amendments to the legislation were shot down in the committee.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit, filed late last week, argues the influx is endangering citizens and accuses ICE of violating the First and 10th amendments.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Indiana Senate Democrats filed six amendments Tuesday bill aimed at tackling welfare fraud, which is a Senate Republican priority, but all of their amendments failed.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
These amendments bumped up the retirement age from 65 to 67.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Cooper, who was elected sheriff in 2022 after serving eight years in the state Assembly representing Elk Grove, ultimately voted against the bill following several Senate amendments.
—Daniel Hunt
january 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Draft amendments that would block stablecoin rewards were part of the reason Coinbase rescinded its support for the Clarity Act.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
The Small Property Owners Association of Massachusetts issued a statement Wednesday calling Wu’s tax shift proposal bad policy, and urged the Senate to approve the alternative tax relief bills and amendments proposed by Collins and Brownsberger.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
All of their amendments to the legislation were shot down in the committee.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
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The team collected skin samples from the dolphins to measure DNA methylation patterns—biochemical modifications that determine which genes are activated—in order to estimate their biological ages.—
Hasmik Kirakosyan,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Residents are then able to produce supplemental power to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint without the need for complex installations, structural modifications or utility interconnection agreements.—
Calvin Ball,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Amazon’s fashion section has become a go-to destination for cozy, petite-friendly clothing that doesn't require pricey alterations or a fashion compromise.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2026
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If Bellinger goes back to the Yankees and Bichette signs with the Phillies, the rest of the Jays’ offseason likely will include only minor alterations.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Brittni Skipper, the director of finance for corrections, told the committee that 58 of the DOC’s 175 clinical positions are open.—
John Hult,
States Newsroom,
23 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the most important of these is sentiment indicators at levels historically associated with market corrections.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Filling in and fixing scenes during post-production, including generating pick-up shots, continuity breaks, editing and other improvements when the cameras have stopped rolling.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Deaths from all other leading cancers, including breast, lung and pancreatic cancers, have declined—which Dahut largely attributes to improvements in therapies.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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