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
The change — included in contract revisions the City Commission approved in February — is the latest example of the city bending on its requirements to move the project forward as the anticipation around the stadium heightened.
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Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Major changes to higher education funding should reflect the different roles institutions play in serving students and the state’s economy — and such significant revisions must be studied, piloted and refined, not rushed.
—Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The small revisions to the onside kick over the last couple of years come as a result of the major kickoff reconstruction that happened in 2024.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Labor markets have been weakening; both new jobs data and revisions to prior periods are lower than in prior periods.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The combination of upward revisions and a sinking share price have made Meta the cheapest stock in the Magnificent Seven.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Even before the debate, House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, D-East Hartford, had taken note of the strong public opposition to the bill and predicted significant revisions would result.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Industry headcount fell to 198,200 in 2025 from a 30-year high of 201,500 in 2024, though the comptroller’s office expects annual data revisions to show modest growth.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Major changes to higher education funding should reflect the different roles institutions play in serving students and the state’s economy — and such significant revisions must be studied, piloted and refined, not rushed.
—Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The small revisions to the onside kick over the last couple of years come as a result of the major kickoff reconstruction that happened in 2024.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Labor markets have been weakening; both new jobs data and revisions to prior periods are lower than in prior periods.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The combination of upward revisions and a sinking share price have made Meta the cheapest stock in the Magnificent Seven.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Even before the debate, House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, D-East Hartford, had taken note of the strong public opposition to the bill and predicted significant revisions would result.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Industry headcount fell to 198,200 in 2025 from a 30-year high of 201,500 in 2024, though the comptroller’s office expects annual data revisions to show modest growth.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revisions
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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In an Entertainment Weekly interview published March 31, director Craig Gillespie says the movie will explore the differences between Kara and Clark's upbringings.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thermal imaging and rugged design for professional use One of the key features of the WP61 series is thermal imaging, which allows users to detect heat signatures and temperature differences.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Revisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revisions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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