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
The Chicago Bulls gave up Coby White for an even lower return after their trade with the Charlotte Hornets was amended this weekend.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Because of White’s injury, the Hornets and Chicago Bulls amended the trade, league sources confirmed to The Observer.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
Mexico has amended its constitution to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
But Klimesh amended the legislation to strike the original House language and replace it with his bill instead.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The conflict created a flashpoint between locals who wanted the project rejected, postponed or amended and those who highlighted the urgent housing need.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
After filing, the petition can be amended within two days of being sent and the city clerk has 20 days to complete a certificate recognizing the petition as legitimate.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The standard Realtor purchase contract used in 95% of Arizona home sales was then amended.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Because of White’s injury, the Hornets and Chicago Bulls amended the trade, league sources confirmed to The Observer.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
Mexico has amended its constitution to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
But Klimesh amended the legislation to strike the original House language and replace it with his bill instead.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The conflict created a flashpoint between locals who wanted the project rejected, postponed or amended and those who highlighted the urgent housing need.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
After filing, the petition can be amended within two days of being sent and the city clerk has 20 days to complete a certificate recognizing the petition as legitimate.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The standard Realtor purchase contract used in 95% of Arizona home sales was then amended.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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The crucial employment snapshot is slightly delayed because of the brief government shutdown and will show whether the trajectory improved for the US labor market, which has been stuck in a low-hire and low-fire lull.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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An error in an application cannot be corrected after the deadline.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What needed to be reformed, in your view?—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our antiquated tax code should be reformed to reduce reliance on the personal income tax and raise revenue in a more predictable way.—
Lanhee J. Chen,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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How has being in love enhanced your artistic practice?—
Cierra Black,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.—
Barry Wilner,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team's record books.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Several caregivers told the social workers that the children behaved as though they’d been deprived of food.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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