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as in expiation

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verb

present tense third-person singular of amend
1
as in improves
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 corrects
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 reforms
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 amends
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Then, as homes are sold, responsibility passes to an HOA board that interprets, enforces and sometimes amends the rules. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 The San Marcos City Council, on June 16, adopted a new ordinance that amends its zoning rules to effectively ban data center development in the city, citing concerns about the strain these projects would place on local water and energy resources. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The legislation now before Parliament amends a law passed in that same period, intended to deter organized malpractice and protect the credibility of public examinations. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The legislation amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement in meetings of local legislative bodies. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 The measure also amends the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) to make the IG's office exempt for nearly all categories. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 May 2026 The action amends the Senate’s conflict-of-interest rules and does not require approval by the House of Representatives. — ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 The Sánchez government's measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws. — ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amends
  1. punitive damages
  2. improves
  3. corrects
  4. reforms
  5. enhances
  6. rewrites
  7. behaves
  8. remedies
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  • The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and names Arellano in his individual capacity as the sole defendant.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Plaintiffs are asking the court to declare Regulation 110(3) unconstitutional, block Nuñez and Duart from enforcing it against ICEBreakers members, and award compensatory and punitive damages against Rodriguez, Parra and Hamilton.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of punitive damages
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  • This reduces dependence on satellite navigation, improves resistance to electronic warfare, and enables attacks against discrete or moving targets such as ships, trains, and vehicles.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Strengthening the core improves balance and stability, which supports movement and physical performance, experts say.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of improves
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  • How D’Amaro course corrects on those properties will define his legacy going forward.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Many travelers believe that a sling bag or crossbody can provide just as much security as a money belt, but Figgins corrects this.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of corrects
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  • There’s that churro bread pudding, the one with a junkyard origin story that breaks down the churros and then reforms them into a dense and perfect block as powerful as an Avengers movie prop.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.
    — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of reforms
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  • While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Peters has been open about his substance use, arguing that his particular pharmaceutical regimen enhances his productivity and cognitive capabilities.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • The professionals who continue to grow are those who remain adaptable, curious and committed to learning—even as artificial intelligence transforms industries and rewrites job descriptions.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Neo rewrites the budget-laptop playbook, with a higher-end build, a more advanced screen, longer battery life, and faster speeds than many laptops in its price range.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Definition of rewrites
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  • That's a useful number for any Iowa fleet thinking about downtime, because tires are one of the systems that behaves when the routine holds up.
    — Malana VanTyler, Ascend Agency, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Checking whether someone’s disability behaves identically every day is the most damaging thing a manager can do.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of behaves
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  • The product’s ceramide inclusion is also joined by skin care’s workhorse hyaluronic acid, antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E, plus sea buckthorn, which aids with brightening and thereby remedies dark spots.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
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