as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk
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Recent Examples of alteration
Genomic testing can identify these specific genetic alterations.
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Jason P. Joseph, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Data include unique addresses for single-family or duplex residences with permit requests for alterations/repairs, new buildings or building additions.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Drop-down menus for specific elements allow for quick alterations, meaning that there’s no need to consult the AI model again and wait for a response.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 May 2025
This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Jason P. Joseph, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Data include unique addresses for single-family or duplex residences with permit requests for alterations/repairs, new buildings or building additions.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Drop-down menus for specific elements allow for quick alterations, meaning that there’s no need to consult the AI model again and wait for a response.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 May 2025
This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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The Florida Panthers once again dominated so much that the Edmonton Oilers had to make an in-game goalie change.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The difference is one guy stepped it up on the Panthers and the 'two best players in the world' on the Oilers were asleep at the wheel.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Being open about body modification makes total sense to me in this day and age… (But) beauty imperatives aren’t victimless.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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People have claimed these are used for a range of things from weather modification to mind control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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