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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
This information can only be found in the license agreement itself which was also amended in 2011 when Sony fell on hard times.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In an effort to combat greenwashing, the Canadian government has amended the Competition Act, adding a new provision that regulates environmental claims in marketing materials.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
On June 20, the Canadian Parliament amended the Competition Act to regulate environmental claims in marketing in an effort to prevent greenwashing in Canada.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Other charges were either amended or dismissed.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
In 2002, the Nobel committee finally amended its error, justifying it, in part, because Carter had criticized the Bush Administration’s invasion of Iraq.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
The bald eagle's comeback Congress moved to protect bald eagles in 1940 with the Bald Eagle Protection Act, which was later amended to include golden eagles.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The accuser, who has also been identified as a woman from Alabama, originally filed a lawsuit against Combs for allegedly raping her at a VMAs after party in 2000 but, on December 8, amended the lawsuit to include Jay-Z, also known as Shawn Carter.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
The suit was amended in December to include Carter, who has denied the allegations.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In an effort to combat greenwashing, the Canadian government has amended the Competition Act, adding a new provision that regulates environmental claims in marketing materials.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
On June 20, the Canadian Parliament amended the Competition Act to regulate environmental claims in marketing in an effort to prevent greenwashing in Canada.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Other charges were either amended or dismissed.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
In 2002, the Nobel committee finally amended its error, justifying it, in part, because Carter had criticized the Bush Administration’s invasion of Iraq.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
The bald eagle's comeback Congress moved to protect bald eagles in 1940 with the Bald Eagle Protection Act, which was later amended to include golden eagles.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The accuser, who has also been identified as a woman from Alabama, originally filed a lawsuit against Combs for allegedly raping her at a VMAs after party in 2000 but, on December 8, amended the lawsuit to include Jay-Z, also known as Shawn Carter.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
The suit was amended in December to include Carter, who has denied the allegations.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amended
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The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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The network soon corrected that reporting to indicate that the suspect had not come across the border.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The stance by the White House stands in contrast to how American Olympic and Utah officials have behaved in response to the International Olympic Committee and WADA.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Despite that, Judge Terence Perkins found Depa competent to stand trial, noting that Davis’ evaluation was more recent, that Depa had so far behaved well at court and that his answers regarding what the legal proceedings meant were as good as could be expected of a teen.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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When Illinois rewrote the constitution at a 1970 convention, delegates tried to discourage the proliferation of government entities.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Oct. 2024
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However, even as most League fans like Arcane, there has been complaining that the events of the show rewrote a ton of existing lore about Piltover and its major characters, which would no doubt be true of other regions featured.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Amended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amended. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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