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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
ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The bill amends military court rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing judges to impose the death penalty without needing a unanimous decision.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The Sánchez government's measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The bill amends military court rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing judges to impose the death penalty without needing a unanimous decision.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amends
Plural Noun
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The judge rejected her claims to triple any damages and pursue punitive damages.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Liman, however, denied Lively’s motion for triple damages and punitive damages, finding that those remedies are not available under federal law.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Analysts see more upside to earnings and valuation as the economy improves and FedEx’s network integration progresses.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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About 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week improves blood flow, lowers stress and supports collagen production, per the Skinspan roadmap.—
Allison Palmer
June 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Verb
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This version corrects the spelling of Monongalia County Ballpark.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Francisco corrects Arnold's Spanish and has conversations with him through his computer speakers.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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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
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Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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If the tile goes mid-way up the wall, the designer recommends choosing a paint color that enhances the tile’s color, either a similar hue or a complementary tone.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This enhances France’s capability to maintain its operational superiority in contested and high-intensity airspaces.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR is a powerhouse that completely rewrites budget-friendly range limits.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Sensors track flow, signals and microdelays; the agent continuously rewrites signal timing, lane usage and routing incentives in real time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Her welcoming manner draws out from the audience the different ways sand behaves both like a solid and like a liquid.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Not just how much leverage a company carries, but how that leverage behaves under stress.—
Richard Polgar,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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,
14 June 2026
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His dad remedies this misstep later in the reception by giving a touching speech about his son, Helen and Serenity.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amends. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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