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as in improves
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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as in corrects
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights
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as in reforms
to change one's behavior or character for the better
the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend
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Recent Examples of amends
Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
Johnson said his support for the bill, expected to pass the House Tuesday, will be conditioned upon whether or not the Senate amends it to better protect victims' information from being disclosed to the public.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
The proposal amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, creating a new legal category for roadable aircraft.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Along with passing the map, the Utah legislature passed a bill on redistricting standards that amends Proposition 4, the law that came into play when Utah courts ruled the map needed to be redistricted.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
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Legal hurdles to a kei-style revolution could theoretically be swept away if Congress amends the Safety Act or passes new legislation encouraging their use.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
Johnson said his support for the bill, expected to pass the House Tuesday, will be conditioned upon whether or not the Senate amends it to better protect victims' information from being disclosed to the public.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
The proposal amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, creating a new legal category for roadable aircraft.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Along with passing the map, the Utah legislature passed a bill on redistricting standards that amends Proposition 4, the law that came into play when Utah courts ruled the map needed to be redistricted.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amends
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This method improves sun exposure and airflow in steep terrain.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But the impact won’t be meaningful unless the accuracy of the models improves.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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If a fast, irregular rhythm is recognized, the device corrects it by sending a small electrical signal, according to a news release.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the sale does go through, the administration can still use its enforcement powers to make sure any new owner corrects open violations and adheres to rent-stabilization laws.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
15 Jan. 2026
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Heather Rose explains how living quietly enhances her writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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More critically, this is another update where Apple enhances iOS 26.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The website rewrites the history of the day, describing the pro-Trump marchers as orderly and spirited while accusing Capitol Police of deliberately escalating tensions with their response.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, the White House released an official webpage that rewrites the day’s history.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, if the prisoner behaves poorly, their level will be dropped.—
Ashlynd Baecht,
The Frontier,
6 Jan. 2026
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The New Science of Metabolic Influence Emerging university research suggests that metabolic health may quietly influence how the hair cycle behaves.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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What shapes up as an intriguing seventh year under Coach Jordyn Wieber for the University of Arkansas gymnastics team gets rolling Saturday with the season opener at Minnesota.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The brains of the operation shapes up as a Dimensity 7050 5G processor supported by 12 GB of system RAM (plus a further 24 GB of virtual memory if needed) and 256 GB of storage with microSD expansion to 2 TB.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amends. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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