Definition of amendmentnext
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 amendment, reviewed by The Times, contained conflicting language. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The bans at the center of the consolidated case outlaw the purchase of AR-15 and similar semiautomatic rifles, with the justices set to rule on whether those bans violate the Second or 14th amendments. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2026 This amendment might seem a little in the weeds — and mostly in the interest of farmers and ranchers looking for tax breaks. — Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026 The commission had a public hearing scheduled for the amendment, but it was tabled, so the hearing also was. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amendment
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Noun
  • Do the same exercise as noted above, with or without the modification, with your feet together and uncrossed.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Its existing capabilities provide a starting point for the conversion, although the transport configuration cannot perform the new mission without substantial modifications.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • These small changes may help shoppers avoid more expensive alterations.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The White House For Season 4, Beech made some alterations to the White House set.
    — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Those failed rallies eventually gave way to a correction of approximately 10%, accompanied by the Iran conflict.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Johnson said the office has already audited its corrections spending to see what could be cut back on, based on requests from the Kane County Board to reduce its spending.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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