amends 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of amend
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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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amends

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plural noun

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Recent Examples of amends
Plural noun
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 See All Example Sentences for amends
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amends
Verb
  • As a houseplant, monstera adds drama to the living room, improves air quality, and increases humidity in your home, which can be beneficial for other plants if your indoor climate is pretty dry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • With the win, Central improves to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in district play with Northwest all but out of any chance to make the playoffs falling to 2-4 and 1-3 in district.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Since 2013, Romana has specialized in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry that corrects or restores or enhances smiles.
    Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Which is why receiving feedback, especially the kind that calls us out or corrects us, can be so difficult.
    Susanne Biro, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Creatine enhances energy and performance during high-intensity exercise, while protein supports muscle growth, repair, and development.
    Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Netanyahu behaves like a gambler who in his desperation doubles down again and again.
    Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon’s theory is that as Bitcoin behaves more like gold, and as central banks seek assets that don’t move in tandem with other assets, they’ll be tempted to add crypto.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Swift rewrites the forsaken lover's fate through her own lens.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • However, Microsoft 365 uses a technique called the Sender Rewriting Scheme (SRS), which rewrites the return path so that the message still passes SPF checks.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Brodin’s availability plays a role in how the roster shapes up.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Verdict This year’s Jockey Club Gold Cup shapes up as one of the deepest renewals in recent memory.
    Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Plural Noun
  • The following year, the jury agreed on a $964 million verdict and the judge later tacked on another $473 million in punitive damages against Jones and Free Speech Systems, Infowars’ parent company, which is based in Austin, Texas.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • In 2022, a Connecticut jury awarded the families $965 million in compensatory damages and a judge slapped on $473 million in punitive damages.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amends. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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