amendments

noun

plural of amendment
as in modifications
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 At its meeting in September, the zoning commission approved amendments to Panther Island zoning codes that reflect the new Panther Island plan unveiled in 2024. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 The amendments outline shifts in whistleblower award processing and regulatory reporting requirements. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 The midterm election has arrived in Florida, bringing with it clashes for governor, Congress and the state Legislature, consequential constitutional amendments and local races and referenda. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 Yet, in an unusual step earlier this summer, the Maryland Department of Labor has proposed amendments that would weaken the 2024 IECC even more, with particular ramifications for data centers. — Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026 The affordability amendments are geared to protect homeowners from sky-rocketing property taxes. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 Two amendments would improve its chances of passing and producing reform. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 The Charter Reform Commission’s recommendations have been boiled down to six charter amendments. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 On September 9, the state Supreme Court ruled that 2021 amendments to Michigan's Sex Offender Registration Act cannot be applied retroactively to older crimes. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
  1. modifications
  2. alterations
  3. corrections
  4. improvements
Noun
  • Stratolaunch must first complete the modifications needed to accommodate Talon-A and its air-launch requirements.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Among those anticipating modifications, 72% expect bathroom changes and 71% expect changes that improve access into or around the home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifications
Noun
  • The original structure had fallen into ruin by the 18th century and was later incorporated into a residence that underwent extensive alterations, including a major Victorian makeover in 1874.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • A number of changes have been made to Starliner’s design in the wake of Calypso, including alterations to seal designs, as well as the thruster system.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • After a 2021 trial, Silver ruled against the state, issuing an injunction that required corrections authorities to address the constitutional violations.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The city currently spends about $30 million a year on corrections, Atlanta’s Chief Financial Officer Mohamed Balla told council members Wednesday.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of corrections
Noun
  • The company says models previously trained or improved using your information may still retain those improvements.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • If awarded funding, staff would evaluate and develop potential improvements for the 20 intersections within the high-injury network that have seen the highest number of crashes, according to a staff report.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of improvements

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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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