AMENDING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

amending

verb

present participle of amend

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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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 For two years, legislators and advocacy groups have proposed amending the Illinois Pesticide Act to require advance notification before spraying near schools and parks. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 There are many ways to improve your garden’s soil quality, such as amending it with compost and mulching around plants. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 Select a location with fast-draining soil, amending as needed with grit, rock, or sand. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Supervisors Nate Miley and Haubert said the poll was a good start toward understanding the community’s interest in amending Measure D, but the county needed to build greater consensus before attempting to ease its land-use restrictions. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Some believe that amending the bill to include Iran, which has been embroiled in a war with the United States since February, could add a stumbling block to the bill’s path forward to a vote in the House of Representatives. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Democrats and Republican leaders both surveyed members last week on the college sports plan, which indicated an uncertain whip count on the floor and work still to do on amending the plan, according to senators and aides. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026 Congress reacted to that ruling by amending the act to create the incidental take program. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 That’s what’s important, so just amending the contract doesn’t work for me. — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026

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Fiddelke is also remodeling Target stores and improving staffing.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Additionally, having a comfortable chair for working can increase productivity while also improving your posture.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of improving

Verb

The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The team on the receiving end would need to prioritize deep diving and correcting the issue immediately.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of correcting

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New-generation Cyber Tire technology feeds data to the onboard dynamic systems, enhancing both performance and safety.

— Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Rather, each represents a performance-enhancing technology that allowed extraordinary humans to exceed what was previously possible.

— Ruba Borno, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancing

Verb

Rather than juggling separate tools for writing, editing, grammar checking, AI detection, and rewriting, UmanWrite brings everything into a single platform.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
McKinsey's research on how AI is rewriting banking illustrates the gap.

— Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of rewriting

Verb

Howe said coworkers described Lunceford as behaving unusually before the shooting, and an autopsy found no drugs or alcohol in his system.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
Residents who encounter a bear should not approach it and should give it space to move through the area safely, and anyone facing a bear behaving aggressively or posing an immediate threat should call 911.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of behaving

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Taking the time to figure out where the block is happening and remedying it in a gentle manner is always the best way to go.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Ahead, design experts share the five most glaring living room flaws, plus advice for remedying them.

— Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Definition of remedying

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