amend
verb (used with object)
to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure.
amending
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present participleof amend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There are still serious disputes to resolve however, including mechanisms for adopting a treaty and amending it in the future.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The BBC understands Penguin, the publishers of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, will be amending this one point in future editions of the book.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
In the letter, the suit says, university officials were amending their investigation to include a May 8 protest she had attended in which urged students to violate university policies, among other allegations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Thursday that it decided against amending its policies for index inclusion.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
I jot it down, amending it to ammonia, and pick out the next letter.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
