as in alteration
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 revision
Some lucky writers would be invited to continue to correspond with Meredith to further develop their manuscript, paying for each revision in the hopes of signing with the great agent eventually.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper, whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author's current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Republican hardliners — who sunk Johnson's last reauthorization attempt — also don't all appear to be on board for Johnson's latest revision.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper, whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author's current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Republican hardliners — who sunk Johnson's last reauthorization attempt — also don't all appear to be on board for Johnson's latest revision.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revision
Noun
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Ingber, first-line therapy often includes dietary and behavioral modifications, along with pelvic floor physical therapy.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways proposed the speed change after receiving a speed limit modification request from Tinley Park officials, Johnson said.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tuesday’s rally came as lawmakers prepare to receive Newsom’s May revise of his January budget proposal, which takes in changes to state revenues over the first half of the year.—
Andrew Graham
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For instance, a content creator was able to draft, revise, and finalize scripts using different models within one workflow; something that used to take multiple platforms and hours of setup.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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Although constitutional experts and other scholars have relied on the amendment’s legal history to show that birthright citizenship has been the law without exception for well more than a century, newspaper archives offer another useful trove of evidence.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reduced fares, better signage The amendment includes more than $37 million that will fund regionwide priorities.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Revision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revision. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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