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
Matthew Robinson penned the screenplay with revisions by Shaw.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Each revision should make your funding case stronger through concrete achievements rather than promises.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Content by this author: The Treaty of Trianon and European Peace
Another eloquent plea for revision, by the former Prime Minister.
—Count Stephen Bethlen, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
This revision mandates that all pit crew members' firesuit uniforms be consistent in design across the grid, excluding sponsorship branding for those performing behind-the-wall duties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Each revision should make your funding case stronger through concrete achievements rather than promises.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Content by this author: The Treaty of Trianon and European Peace
Another eloquent plea for revision, by the former Prime Minister.
—Count Stephen Bethlen, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
This revision mandates that all pit crew members' firesuit uniforms be consistent in design across the grid, excluding sponsorship branding for those performing behind-the-wall duties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
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There are absolutely no alterations in the story line of Born Yesterday, which is the account of Harry Brock, who climbs to the top of the junk business and proposes now to form an international cartel with the help of his drunken lawyer and a crooked congressman.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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Also, the alterations may not go far enough to satisfy the banks’ concerns about onerous capital requirements.Sara Eisen, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the regime change, the Jets might also have a new quarterback next year.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite this shift, there are no immediate changes in leadership or board seats.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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As a demographer who has looked at population data for decades, Johnson said this year’s difference between the Census Bureau and California Department of Finance estimates was remarkable.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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What’s the difference between refinancing and a second mortgage?Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although there aren’t medical treatments specific to weight gain during your period, your provider may suggest lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and other steps to minimize weight gain caused by bloating, water retention, and diet.Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of the aerospace company are more ground tests and potential modifications to the vehicle to remedy its propulsion system woes and prepare it for routine spaceflight, NASA officials have said.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, for two, played in the Negro Leagues, if briefly, and their stats have been added to the revise.Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
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Previously the chair of the judiciary and public safety committee, Allen has recently led bills to make D.C.’s vote-by-mail system permanent, revise D.C.’s criminal code and make bus trips free in the city.Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
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The amendment was approved by the House in 1971 and the Senate in 1972.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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In short, unless and until a different amendment is passed, these states cannot ban hunting.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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