as in modification
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the article as written requires only one factual amendment
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Recent Examples of amendment
The Democratic delegates even voted down an amendment that would have kept these vending machines out of elementary schools, kindergartens and nursery schools!
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
The amendments reaffirm the assembly’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and call for peace that respects the U.N. Charter.
—Edith M. Lederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The amendments reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and call for peace that respects the U.N. Charter.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Harris’ amendment failed in committee after an 8-15 vote.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
The amendments reaffirm the assembly’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and call for peace that respects the U.N. Charter.
—Edith M. Lederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The amendments reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and call for peace that respects the U.N. Charter.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Harris’ amendment failed in committee after an 8-15 vote.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
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Aliah Anderson In Proenza Schouler at The Road to the Golden Globes Party at TIFF. Penske Media/Getty Images Cannes served as a launchpad for another recurring motif in their press looks: body modification.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The car’s engine remains in place, along with its seven-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission and all other modifications originally made by Aston Martin.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite these complications, the uranium isotope variations in shark teeth are comparable to those found in marine carbonates, suggesting that some samples — those with minimal diagenetic alteration — could still provide useful insights into ancient ocean conditions!—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the aforementioned considerations about rebuilding, some residents who are moving ahead complained about bureaucratic delays, saying their plans have been kicked back, sometimes repeatedly, with demands for alterations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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If that doesn't change, the AI industry — along with its leading toolmaker, Nvidia — could face a sobering correction.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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And there's not an obvious alternate route to effective error correction.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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