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amends 1 of 2

plural noun

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as in expiation

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verb

present tense third-person singular of amend
1
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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2
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
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The proposal adds a new law in the state Constitution and amends Oklahoma's rules on voter identification, requiring voters to show proof of their identity. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Aug. 2026 The Santini-Burton Modernization Act amends a 1980 law that allows the Forest Service to purchase environmentally sensitive land in the Tahoe Basin. — Haley Parsley august 17, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Then, as homes are sold, responsibility passes to an HOA board that interprets, enforces and sometimes amends the rules. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 The San Marcos City Council, on June 16, adopted a new ordinance that amends its zoning rules to effectively ban data center development in the city, citing concerns about the strain these projects would place on local water and energy resources. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The legislation now before Parliament amends a law passed in that same period, intended to deter organized malpractice and protect the credibility of public examinations. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The legislation amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement in meetings of local legislative bodies. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 The measure also amends the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) to make the IG's office exempt for nearly all categories. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 May 2026 The action amends the Senate’s conflict-of-interest rules and does not require approval by the House of Representatives. — ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amends
  1. punitive damages
  2. improves
  3. corrects
  4. reforms
  5. enhances
  6. rewrites
  7. behaves
  8. remedies
Plural Noun
  • The school is seeking at least $1 million in punitive damages and $300,000 from Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status for the lawsuit, statutory and punitive damages and for Suno to be prevented from capturing and monetizing artists’ identities.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of punitive damages
Verb
  • Portland drops to 7-4-3 at home, while Atlanta United improves to 3-7-4 on the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Markets still are developing despite cautious interest Even as perennial grain development steadily improves and more farmers sign on to grow it, there still are issues with consumer interest, federal support and research infrastructure.
    — Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of improves
Verb
  • This story corrects the sequence of Dodgers home runs in the second paragraph to show Will Smith hit their fourth homer of the eighth inning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Angelyne corrects my attempt to identify Hennig as her artistic director.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of corrects
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  • There’s that churro bread pudding, the one with a junkyard origin story that breaks down the churros and then reforms them into a dense and perfect block as powerful as an Avengers movie prop.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.
    — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of reforms
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  • Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The intense competitive pressure among AI firms, which have a much stronger incentive to innovate quickly than to ensure their innovations are safe, enhances the case further.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • The NyKayla Strawder Act rewrites this framework by introducing up to five years in prison for adults who leave weapons dangerously unsecured.
    — Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Like Tara’s death for Willow, Connor’s disappearance rewrites the laws of morality for Angel.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of rewrites
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  • Westinghouse has pushed its eVinci microreactor through another high-temperature test, giving engineers fresh data on how the reactor behaves as its core heats up.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That means the Basecamp behaves much more like an EV than a conventional hybrid.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of behaves
Verb
  • Because the jury is advisory, Rogers will ultimately decide whether Meta is legally liable and, if so, what remedies to impose.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some household remedies tout baking soda as a treatment for things like pest deterrence; however, there are generally more effective—and safer—methods for fixing common houseplant problems than using baking soda.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amends. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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