1
as in improved
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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as in corrected
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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as in reformed
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 amended
Musk amended that proposal in a second filing this month, saying instead that any funds disgorged from OpenAI and its executives should go to OpenAI’s charitable arm.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Defense lawyers suggested that Nuñez later amended his report on the meeting to protect himself and failed to recognize warning signs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The problem for the East Germans was that West Germany quickly amended their regulations for border crossings from East to West.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Kwatinetz later amended his complaint to add a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
To help meet increased demand, Kansas City amended its short-term rental ordinance.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The charges were amended following Jaxon’s death as the case became a homicide investigation, per the SJPD.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
At one point during the nearly three-hour discussion, Trustee Adam Sidoti inquired if the ordinance before the Village Board could be amended to put restrictions on certain truck sizes and weights in order prevent large, heavy vehicles from using Sanders Road to access the property.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The traffic code was appropriately amended to specify maximum speeds.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
David Ingram, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Defense lawyers suggested that Nuñez later amended his report on the meeting to protect himself and failed to recognize warning signs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The problem for the East Germans was that West Germany quickly amended their regulations for border crossings from East to West.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Kwatinetz later amended his complaint to add a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
To help meet increased demand, Kansas City amended its short-term rental ordinance.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The charges were amended following Jaxon’s death as the case became a homicide investigation, per the SJPD.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
At one point during the nearly three-hour discussion, Trustee Adam Sidoti inquired if the ordinance before the Village Board could be amended to put restrictions on certain truck sizes and weights in order prevent large, heavy vehicles from using Sanders Road to access the property.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The traffic code was appropriately amended to specify maximum speeds.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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This post has been corrected to reflect that Araghchi’s visit to Moscow will take place on Monday.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, any were corrected by an April 8 follow-up inspection.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mike is protective of Eleven; Lucas and Max have sweet (then-platonic) chemistry; Dustin hangs out with reformed bully Steve Harrington (Jeremy Jordan, stepping in for Joe Keery).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bang’s issues cause a problem for BTS, which recently reformed after a four-year hiatus partially caused by South Korea’s requirement of military service.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both played college basketball, as Clark rewrote the history books during her legendary career, while McCaffery played six seasons.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the network rewrote its long-standing values.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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There is also a sense from that source that Carvajal could have behaved in a way more befitting of a captain at times.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time that badly behaved tourists have been linked to damaged to the fountain.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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