1
as in improving
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 correcting
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 reforming
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 amending
By intent of the Founders, amending the Constitution is an arduous process.
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Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
However, the process of amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult, aimed at ensuring broad support for changes and limiting alterations to foundational laws.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
While executive orders can be reversed by future presidents, amending the Constitution requires bipartisan support.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
In September, residents of Parkmount Road, in the Danforth district, petitioned their city councilor to remove permissions for garden suites by amending a zoning bylaw.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Historically, amending the Constitution is a challenging process, and this proposal faces significant hurdles.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The president could not revoke the birthright citizenship clause entirely, as amending the Constitution to remove the clause would require votes by at least two-thirds of both chambers of Congress, plus approval by at least three-quarters of the states.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
While executive orders can be overturned by future presidents, amending the Constitution requires bipartisan backing.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
After all, soil amending is a vital part of gardening, helping to enhance nutrient content and improve soil structure.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
However, the process of amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult, aimed at ensuring broad support for changes and limiting alterations to foundational laws.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
While executive orders can be reversed by future presidents, amending the Constitution requires bipartisan support.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
In September, residents of Parkmount Road, in the Danforth district, petitioned their city councilor to remove permissions for garden suites by amending a zoning bylaw.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Historically, amending the Constitution is a challenging process, and this proposal faces significant hurdles.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The president could not revoke the birthright citizenship clause entirely, as amending the Constitution to remove the clause would require votes by at least two-thirds of both chambers of Congress, plus approval by at least three-quarters of the states.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
While executive orders can be overturned by future presidents, amending the Constitution requires bipartisan backing.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
After all, soil amending is a vital part of gardening, helping to enhance nutrient content and improve soil structure.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amending
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Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Automating rote work leads to augmentation, enhancing the scope of jobs so employees contribute at a higher level.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Equipped with advanced in-house developed joint actuators, its hardware is specifically designed for legged robots, significantly enhancing motion performance and stability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2025
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Instead of China coming to resemble the United States, the United States is behaving more like China.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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In the most heightened of these interventions, the two of them, both very good at behaving badly, turn their own rage against each other.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mike kept rewriting it, especially the ending scene in the bar.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2024
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Can anyone knock Swift off her throne, or will The Tortured Poets Department keep rewriting the record books?—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Amending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amending. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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