as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
a finicky author who makes countless revisions before submitting a work for publication
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Recent Examples of revision
Dickinson urged Jefferson to tone down the language, but even after revisions the document was strong enough to please Adams.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Those that Kemp chose not to implement include the creation of an official Georgia Music Office, the addition of new tax credits, and revisions to the rules regarding red emergency lights on vehicles.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
There were also dramatic revisions to the story itself, which placed Domingo's Joe into a more central role.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
In a note seen by Fortune, chief economist Jan Hatzius wrote the revision came thanks to the bank’s financial conditions index easing back below pre-war levels.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Those that Kemp chose not to implement include the creation of an official Georgia Music Office, the addition of new tax credits, and revisions to the rules regarding red emergency lights on vehicles.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
There were also dramatic revisions to the story itself, which placed Domingo's Joe into a more central role.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
In a note seen by Fortune, chief economist Jan Hatzius wrote the revision came thanks to the bank’s financial conditions index easing back below pre-war levels.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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While the rotary knob that surrounds the ignition button provides quick access to the various drive modes (which includes a customizable Individual mode), hard buttons for features like damper stiffness and exhaust volume allow for specific alterations to the driving experience on the fly.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps the most controversial coaching change of the offseason came in Buffalo, as the Bills moved on from Sean McDermott and elevated Brady, the offensive coordinator, to take his place.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The difference is Giannis could be entering the final year of his contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The obsession with a hundred has something to do with our attraction to round numbers, but, at that speed, every mile per hour does make a difference.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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These modifications provide Israel with greater independence in maintaining and upgrading the aircraft while improving mission adaptability in regional conflicts.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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These don’t alter the underlying DNA sequence of the cells but are modifications or chemical tags that alter gene activity.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.—
Andrew Graham
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For instance, a content creator was able to draft, revise, and finalize scripts using different models within one workflow; something that used to take multiple platforms and hours of setup.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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Why go so severely against the will of the people, as expressed in their approval of the Fair District amendments to the state Constitution?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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But a last-minute amendment in the House replaced that provision.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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