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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
If the proposals are approved, Johnson has the authority to veto either the purpose, the amount or the entire line item listed in any amendments approved by the Common Council.
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Mnangagwa, 83, is now focused on pushing through constitutional amendments for his extension and for Zimbabwe’s return to a single local currency by 2030.
—Tawanda Karombo, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
His ambiguity has stirred controversy, given constitutional restrictions in the 22nd and 12th amendments on such a move.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fifteenth Amendment of the US Constitution was the last of three amendments made after the end of the Civil War as part of the Southern Reconstruction.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
Ingoglia and DeSantis want Florida voters to mandate tax cuts through constitutional amendments next year, which could include eliminating property taxes on primary residences.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
For a long term solution, organic amendments should be added to improve the structure and water-holding capacity of the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Opposed by local governments and neighborhood groups, the contentious bill went through 13 separate rounds of amendments that limited the measure’s reach to just eight highly urbanized counties and select transportation stops.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Conservatives argue that both constitutional amendments prohibit consideration of race at any time.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Mnangagwa, 83, is now focused on pushing through constitutional amendments for his extension and for Zimbabwe’s return to a single local currency by 2030.
—Tawanda Karombo, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
His ambiguity has stirred controversy, given constitutional restrictions in the 22nd and 12th amendments on such a move.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fifteenth Amendment of the US Constitution was the last of three amendments made after the end of the Civil War as part of the Southern Reconstruction.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
Ingoglia and DeSantis want Florida voters to mandate tax cuts through constitutional amendments next year, which could include eliminating property taxes on primary residences.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
For a long term solution, organic amendments should be added to improve the structure and water-holding capacity of the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Opposed by local governments and neighborhood groups, the contentious bill went through 13 separate rounds of amendments that limited the measure’s reach to just eight highly urbanized counties and select transportation stops.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Conservatives argue that both constitutional amendments prohibit consideration of race at any time.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
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Ali and Mahmoud were both legally able to purchase firearms, and investigators allegedly uncovered numerous purchases of guns and modifications through bank records and his browsing history, according to the complaint.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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How to Make These Poses Easier While most people can practice yoga, modifications may be necessary to accommodate specific conditions and make the poses more accessible.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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No political map alterations have been specifically proposed in Virginia.—
Steve Gorman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This can lead to over-corrections, stall warnings, or control lockouts.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Economic feasibility and future outlook While early studies suggest electric roads may be more economical than relying solely on large EV batteries, long-term feasibility depends on electricity prices, grid upgrade costs, and improvements in battery density.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The city approved a Phase 1 renovation plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the sleeping areas, along with other improvements.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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