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 amendments would also increase the powers of eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s online safety watchdog, to demand information and documents to ensure platforms were complying with Australian law, a government statement said.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Saturday’s Pride march came a little more than a year after Orbán’s nationalist-populist government passed legislation and a constitutional amendment to outlaw the event, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and politicians across the European Union.
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Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The strong emphasis on the Bible made clear that the amendment was written primarily for Protestants.
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David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Nigeria’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment bill that will allow each state to create their own police forces, marking a new effort to tackle an endemic, decades-old security crisis.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Saturday’s Pride march came a little more than a year after Orbán’s nationalist-populist government passed legislation and a constitutional amendment to outlaw the event, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and politicians across the European Union.
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Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The strong emphasis on the Bible made clear that the amendment was written primarily for Protestants.
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David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Nigeria’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment bill that will allow each state to create their own police forces, marking a new effort to tackle an endemic, decades-old security crisis.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendment
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The modification also attracted the attention of his HOA, which filed a lawsuit.
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Specifically, policymakers cite the importance of more preventive care in addition to lifestyle modifications such as a better diet and more exercise that improve health independent of healthcare provision.
Noun
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The Fish and Wildlife Service says habitat alteration has reduced its range and abundance, because the butterflies need specific food plants and places to live and grow during critical stages of their life cycle.
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This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
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Even after submission, reports frequently bounce back for corrections, forcing officers to sit at their desks instead of returning to the community.
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BofA said the dollar's recent price action is closely tracking its 2016-2018 pattern, when the greenback rallied in the second half of 2018 after a lengthy correction.
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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