revisions

noun

plural of revision
as in changes
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 revisions Goods will continue to move across borders largely as before, and negotiators are expected to keep working on revisions in the months ahead. — Nik Popli, Time, 2 July 2026 That matters because revisions can change the signal from a single month’s surprise into a broader pattern of slowing momentum. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026 After all, even the history of Independence Day is layered with revisions! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Moreover, the analyst sees the possibility of solid estimate revisions, which could drive the stock higher. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026 People’s power, exercised through democratic processes such as public hearings, ordinance revisions and elections, can be overwhelmed by the tech companies and aligned groups. — Lauren Mullenbach, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The report also included sharp downward revisions for prior months. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 July 2026 After some revisions, the Continental Congress on July 2 voted to accept the declaration of our national sovereignty. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Snow said Live Local undermines the city’s Miami 21 zoning code, approved in 2009 after five years of revisions and intensive public review. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revisions
  1. changes
  2. alterations
  3. differences
Noun
  • Athletes should slowly build conditioning when faced with changes in climate such as heat and humidity.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of changes
Noun
  • This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 23 June 2026
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Local analyses of districts throughout the state, such as Miami-Dade, document who uses vouchers, patterns of movement between public and private schools, and demographic differences.
    — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of differences

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“Revisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revisions. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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