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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
Furthermore, recent upward revisions to earnings estimates indicate that analysts are recognizing the company's operational efficiency.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The ballot question is the latest version of the legislation, championed by Commissioner Damian Pardo, which has undergone several revisions and been a point of contention throughout the past year.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
In his latest letter, Uthmeier commended the league for altering the Rooney Rule language on its website after receiving his initial warning letter in March but added the revisions raise more questions.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Dickinson urged Jefferson to tone down the language, but even after revisions the document was strong enough to please Adams.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Council President Joe LaCava, who praised the revisions Wednesday, stressed that the new revenue the mayor relies on veers from the city’s recent practice of raising fees on residents — like trash fees or paid parking in Balboa Park.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Those that Kemp chose not to implement include the creation of an official Georgia Music Office, the addition of new tax credits, and revisions to the rules regarding red emergency lights on vehicles.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
There were also dramatic revisions to the story itself, which placed Domingo's Joe into a more central role.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The revisions streamline the policy by removing detailed provisions that are not required at the Board policy level and instead belong in individual employment contracts.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The ballot question is the latest version of the legislation, championed by Commissioner Damian Pardo, which has undergone several revisions and been a point of contention throughout the past year.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
In his latest letter, Uthmeier commended the league for altering the Rooney Rule language on its website after receiving his initial warning letter in March but added the revisions raise more questions.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Dickinson urged Jefferson to tone down the language, but even after revisions the document was strong enough to please Adams.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Council President Joe LaCava, who praised the revisions Wednesday, stressed that the new revenue the mayor relies on veers from the city’s recent practice of raising fees on residents — like trash fees or paid parking in Balboa Park.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Those that Kemp chose not to implement include the creation of an official Georgia Music Office, the addition of new tax credits, and revisions to the rules regarding red emergency lights on vehicles.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
There were also dramatic revisions to the story itself, which placed Domingo's Joe into a more central role.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The revisions streamline the policy by removing detailed provisions that are not required at the Board policy level and instead belong in individual employment contracts.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revisions
Noun
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.—
Mark Dee
May 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
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The roster changed, too, with most of the alterations on the defensive side to try to improve the pass rush and overhaul the linebacking corps, and with first-round draft pick Sonny Styles now serving as the group’s new quarterback.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Smith said her daughter has been coming to the location every month since January to get alterations on her prom dress.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Revisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revisions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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