amending

verb

present participle of amend
1
as in improving
to make better trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies

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2
as in correcting
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights

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3
as in reforming
to change one's behavior or character for the better the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend

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Recent Examples of amending In 1990, Congress considered amending the CAA so that the EPA could substitute itself and take control of citizen suits over alleged violations. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Independent experts have also called for amending building codes to require long-term monitoring of settlement. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Walls, in contrast, supports amending the policy so those charged with certain offenses no longer qualify for pretrial release. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 At the ballot box, voters have overwhelmingly rejected major pieces of the party’s agenda, including an effort to weaken their power to bypass the legislature by amending the constitution or putting laws passed by lawmakers to a statewide vote. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026 Voters in 10 states will address prayer, trans athletes and other education issues, with some initiatives aiming for long-term change by amending constitutions. — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026 The city’s planning director said amending the zoning code to allow data centers in Sacramento would require multiple public hearings. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The complex legislation — added by gutting and amending a bill known as Senate Bill 492 — was introduced less than three days before the legislative session was to end Monday. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 For a better harvest, Glassey recommends amending the soil before planting fig trees in rocky terrain. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
  1. improving
  2. correcting
  3. reforming
  4. enhancing
  5. rewriting
  6. behaving
  7. remedying
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  • The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Voters in DeKalb County will decide whether to renew a special one-cent sales tax that goes toward improving schools.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • The summary also said the safety manager responsible for walking around the warehouse daily and correcting issues failed to notice the unguarded part of the shear machine.
    — Myla S. Roundy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Coach Karl Smesko said the Dream focused on correcting defensive breakdowns, rebounding and improving their offense after reviewing film.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of correcting
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  • Since reforming and opening up its economy in the late 1970s, China has barreled its way to becoming the world’s second-largest economy, with hundreds of millions lifted out of poverty and a nation transformed.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, the objectives of this opposition have shifted from reforming the regime to challenging its authority.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of reforming
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  • The finishing touch should be a shine-enhancing hair gloss to blend the blonde tones seamlessly into the brunette strands.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative was part of the retailer’s aim to support new talents and its increasing focus on enhancing its brand awareness globally.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • The platform also bundles research and web search tools, AI image generation, document chat and translation, and writing tools for rewriting and summarizing.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • How dupes are rewriting what counts as impressive Traditional luxury has always leaned on exclusivity, recognizable branding and premium prices.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rewriting
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  • Why 2026 is different Nonetheless, analysts CNBC spoke to broadly agreed that reforms meant that even if the market is behaving in similar ways to the post-financial crisis period, the contagion risk remained limited this time around.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Congress should hold hearings focused on companies cutting corners, not AI programs behaving badly.
    — David Litt, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of behaving
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  • Dutch hardware brand Fairphone has been remedying this for a few years now, with its line of gadgets that are designed to be repaired and used for years longer than usual.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In single-core Cinebench runs, the M5 Ultra recorded 204 points (versus 150 points on the M3 Ultra), directly remedying the M3 Ultra's older architectural lag.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of remedying

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“Amending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amending. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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