1
as in to improve
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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2
as in to correct
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 to reform
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 amend
However, according to legal filings reviewed by Newsweek, about two months prior to that suit being filed, James had amended her own records as part of a real estate transaction.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit was initially filed against Meta — then called Facebook — in 2020, during Mr. Trump's first term, before being amended in 2021.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Approved projects The first project to be supported would amend coastal development and site development permits to add a 1,170-square-foot accessory dwelling unit to a property at 5710 La Jolla Mesa Drive.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Recently, a Texas real estate commission worker was fired after refusing to amend his email signature to exclude his pronouns.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit was initially filed against Meta — then called Facebook — in 2020, during Mr. Trump's first term, before being amended in 2021.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Approved projects The first project to be supported would amend coastal development and site development permits to add a 1,170-square-foot accessory dwelling unit to a property at 5710 La Jolla Mesa Drive.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Recently, a Texas real estate commission worker was fired after refusing to amend his email signature to exclude his pronouns.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amend
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Secondly, the committee has the legal power to determine which vaccines are covered by insurance and other programs that improve affordability and accessibility.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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The increasing role of data science and data analytics is recognized by businesses across all industries and used to improve decision-making through predictive analytics, get a competitive edge, and increase their general efficiency.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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This story has been corrected to show the name of the residents' group is Eaton Fire Residents United, not Eaton Fire Residents Unite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both things were handled during and throughout the boot camp, and Ray was correcting us.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, King and Burnham reformed and toured as Gang of Four.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus introduced a slate of bills to reform women’s prisons in California on Thursday morning, building on a broader push toward rehabilitation within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation known as the California Model.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Look at Nat Geo's 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' Scientists have taken the most detailed 3D scan to date of the wreckage of the Titanic, revealing new evidence that could rewrite the narrative of the passenger liner's final tragic moments on April 15, 1912.—
David Muir,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rourke's confrontation with Siwa came just days after the actor was called out for behaving inappropriately toward host AJ Odudu while entering the house.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The males that lived near busy roadways behaved more aggressively than those living farther away by approaching the speaker closely and repeatedly swooping low over it, probably in search of the intruder.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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That would effectively delay the timeline, but give the attorneys a chance to remedy terms Wilken disputes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trump has the opportunity to remedy the energy missteps of the past administration, but his executive order pausing approvals for onshore and offshore wind projects falls into the same trap that previous leadership did.—
David Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Amend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amend. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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