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
California once again faces a hefty budget deficit, with the May budget revision pointing to shortfall of $12 billion.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Much of Lijn’s kinetic sculpture over the past several decades has been informed by feminist revisions of ancient mythology and the recovery of powerful, violent figures such as Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of war.
—Marina Isgro, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The revisions, which also say the vaccines are no longer advised during pregnancy, add to the confusion surrounding the Trump administration's move to bypass the traditional system for immunization advice through expert review and CDC guidance.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Some believe this growing backlash will prompt the Emmys to consider revisions ahead of future cycles.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Much of Lijn’s kinetic sculpture over the past several decades has been informed by feminist revisions of ancient mythology and the recovery of powerful, violent figures such as Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of war.
—Marina Isgro, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The revisions, which also say the vaccines are no longer advised during pregnancy, add to the confusion surrounding the Trump administration's move to bypass the traditional system for immunization advice through expert review and CDC guidance.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Some believe this growing backlash will prompt the Emmys to consider revisions ahead of future cycles.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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People who are relatively young and healthy could consider forgoing an annual shot, absent a dramatic change in the virus.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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However, some of the biggest changes will be felt at the NIH, where the budget document lists 2026 funding at $27.5 billion, down from nearly $48.5 billion in 2025.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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One big difference, however, from other Universal hotels at similar price points is Helios Grand guests do not get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to cut waits at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Another notable difference is the absence of the American flag in the latest portrait.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Being open about body modification makes total sense to me in this day and age… (But) beauty imperatives aren’t victimless.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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People have claimed these are used for a range of things from weather modification to mind control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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In a memo obtained from his office ahead of the May revise, Newsom attributed the general fund’s $16 billion hit to a mix of declines in the stock market, and less business and personal income tax revenue than expected, all driven by tariffs.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Therefore the May revise, as it’s dubbed, is likely to contain even more expedient fixes that may postpone the day of fiscal reckoning until Newsom’s governorship ends two years hence but will continue to plague his successor and the Legislature.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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The language used to define hemp is similar to an amendment to the new Farm Bill that was approved last year by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The amendment to the city charter also gave Brown, along with future mayors, the ability to hire and fire City Hall’s top official, which today is the city administrator.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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