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
Speaking on the Senate floor, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, called on Republicans to split the appropriations package, pass the five bills with bipartisan support, and send the Homeland Security measure back for revision.
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Nik Popli, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
This year’s routine revision is significant because more states and doctors are relying on it instead of a controversial new schedule from the CDC.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Under the revisions, Cal Fire would require proof of local permits for wholesale and storage fireworks licenses, addressing a loophole that allowed the Esparto facility to hold fireworks for years without having local permits.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Committee members pressed Ford and Lanphier on how the project revision decision was made and questioned whether the new plan would actually improve safety in the corridor.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Nik Popli, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
This year’s routine revision is significant because more states and doctors are relying on it instead of a controversial new schedule from the CDC.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Under the revisions, Cal Fire would require proof of local permits for wholesale and storage fireworks licenses, addressing a loophole that allowed the Esparto facility to hold fireworks for years without having local permits.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Committee members pressed Ford and Lanphier on how the project revision decision was made and questioned whether the new plan would actually improve safety in the corridor.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Similar proposals have drawn alarm from voting rights groups, which say such changes could lead to widespread problems for voters.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most patients show changes in the fluid that surrounds the brain, commonly seen in other viral brain infections.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The buildup has robbed the Pentagon of the element of surprise, but that may not make a huge difference.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The meeting produced some optimism that a deal was within reach, but differences remain about who should give up more water if drought persists.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The New York State Legislature is expected to consider a state constitutional amendment to permit mid-decade redistricting or further modifications to the 2014 state constitutional amendment that created new redistricting reforms.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The legislation includes no funding to pay for modifications and no estimate of the proposal’s overall cost.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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Army officials said the decoys forced soldiers to adjust reconnaissance methods, revise tactics, and practice engagement procedures against what appears to be a mechanized threat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Nov. 2025
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One of the book’s goals was to help create a point of reference that future scholars can build on, challenge, or revise.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
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The amendment process typically takes two to three months, although the complexity of a proposal can result in shorter or longer timelines for specific applications.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The amendment also allows charter school authorizers — as well as the IPS school board — final say in closing schools, though either body could be overridden by the state board.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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