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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
Under the amendments, the machines could only go to OTBs that also have sports betting licenses.
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Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Several amendments to strengthen the regulations based on residents’ concerns were proposed by Ald.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Changing laws and confiscation Attorney Laritza Diversent pointed to the frequent amendments to Cuban laws as a major warning sign for investors.
—Sarah Moreno
updated March 24, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
These amendments don't have any real-world implications for consumer drones; to date, none qualify for either exemption.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
An Article Five Convention allows amendments to the Constitution, for example, targeting borrowing and government spending.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Faranda-Diedrich is hopeful that amendments to the law regarding child-on-child abuse will be next.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Biti leads the Constitutional Defenders Forum, a group campaigning against the amendments.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
They’ll also be forced to field any number of amendments Republicans bring up to alter the bill.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Several amendments to strengthen the regulations based on residents’ concerns were proposed by Ald.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Changing laws and confiscation Attorney Laritza Diversent pointed to the frequent amendments to Cuban laws as a major warning sign for investors.
—Sarah Moreno
updated March 24, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
These amendments don't have any real-world implications for consumer drones; to date, none qualify for either exemption.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
An Article Five Convention allows amendments to the Constitution, for example, targeting borrowing and government spending.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Faranda-Diedrich is hopeful that amendments to the law regarding child-on-child abuse will be next.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Biti leads the Constitutional Defenders Forum, a group campaigning against the amendments.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
They’ll also be forced to field any number of amendments Republicans bring up to alter the bill.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
Noun
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What those modifications would look like is unclear, especially whether the changes would affect the design.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturers, though, don’t have to comply if the breakdown is the result of neglect or improper modifications made by the consumer.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dress alterations are done in a frenzy of violent tears and sharp slices.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even so, a few layout alterations and cosmetic updates, like opening up small spaces and inviting in more light, were called for.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nanos began his employment with the Pima County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer in 1984 before rising through the ranks.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each inmate goes outside alone accompanied by corrections staff.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The project will also add turn lanes, access control measures and pedestrian improvements.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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As further improvements are made, platinum-free fuel cells could play a major role in building a cleaner and more affordable energy future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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