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
Legal experts believe the PCSA has a chance to become law, albeit not without revisions in both the Senate and House.
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Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Most CEOs planned no revisions to their capital investment plans, though three in 10 expected to reduce their workforce.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The Charter Revision Commission said its changes were not effective until 2027, but Amadasun claimed Armstrong followed language in the old charter language saying revisions are to take effect following their approval by referendum.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Of course, the story deepens even further once Mercury stations retrograde on June 29, initiating a period of reflection, revision and reconsideration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Most CEOs planned no revisions to their capital investment plans, though three in 10 expected to reduce their workforce.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The Charter Revision Commission said its changes were not effective until 2027, but Amadasun claimed Armstrong followed language in the old charter language saying revisions are to take effect following their approval by referendum.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Of course, the story deepens even further once Mercury stations retrograde on June 29, initiating a period of reflection, revision and reconsideration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those moves led to major postseason alterations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The shooting also raised questions about differences in security approaches between major public events.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Districts make major decisions in the winter and spring, often before the Governor’s January proposal, before the May revise, and always before the final state budget is approved.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 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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Politically, while there may have been the Ginsberg who was the heroic advocate for free expression in a 1956 California State Superior Court obscenity trial concerning Howl, there was also the Ginsberg who was a defender of NAMBLA in the 1980s (on first amendment grounds, but still).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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