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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 revisions
The department said the initial reading was cut because of downward revisions to consumer spending and investment.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 May 2026
While none of those draft years would be impacted by the lottery revisions, the NBA typically moves from from experimental changes to permanency, as evidenced by recent replay and coach-challenge adaptations.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Bonta proposed a statewide ban on blackjack and significant rule revisions to the operation of player-dealer games in February.
—Reeti Malhotra
updated May 21, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Following months of campus debate and several revisions to an initial cap proposal, the faculty voted 458 to 201 in favor of what’s being championed as a coordinated attempt to fight grade inflation, according to The Harvard Crimson.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Accommodating Gosling would require more script revisions and time was simply running out.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The decision also follows a standoff between the Democratic governor and the Virginia General Assembly over extensive revisions Spanberger sought to make to the legislation passed during the 2026 session.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
As media and society continued to evolve, some of these ideas—such as libel law revisions and expanded freedom of expression—gained ground through various means.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
The ballot question is the latest version of the legislation, championed by Commissioner Damian Pardo, which has undergone several revisions and been a point of contention throughout the past year.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 May 2026
While none of those draft years would be impacted by the lottery revisions, the NBA typically moves from from experimental changes to permanency, as evidenced by recent replay and coach-challenge adaptations.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Bonta proposed a statewide ban on blackjack and significant rule revisions to the operation of player-dealer games in February.
—Reeti Malhotra
updated May 21, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Following months of campus debate and several revisions to an initial cap proposal, the faculty voted 458 to 201 in favor of what’s being championed as a coordinated attempt to fight grade inflation, according to The Harvard Crimson.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Accommodating Gosling would require more script revisions and time was simply running out.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The decision also follows a standoff between the Democratic governor and the Virginia General Assembly over extensive revisions Spanberger sought to make to the legislation passed during the 2026 session.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
As media and society continued to evolve, some of these ideas—such as libel law revisions and expanded freedom of expression—gained ground through various means.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
The ballot question is the latest version of the legislation, championed by Commissioner Damian Pardo, which has undergone several revisions and been a point of contention throughout the past year.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revisions
Noun
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Amanda is talking about her friendships with Ciara and West in confessional when the background suddenly starts to wobble, the lights flicker, and her outfit changes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Top Petite-Friendly Styles at Quince Petite shoppers know the struggle of finding clothes that actually fit properly and don't require alterations.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The roster changed, too, with most of the alterations on the defensive side to try to improve the pass rush and overhaul the linebacking corps, and with first-round draft pick Sonny Styles now serving as the group’s new quarterback.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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But Monday’s seismic NFL news signals their differences.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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“Revisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revisions. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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