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
The other alterations may have contributed to the damning one.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In order to have aqueous alteration there needs to be some internal heating [usually via radioactive elements] and if something forms later than everything else then there will be less heat [since many of the radioactive elements will have already decayed].
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Adding the verses violated MLB rules banning uniform alterations, and the players involved received verbal warnings but were not fined or penalized.
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Matt Moret,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for alteration
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In order to have aqueous alteration there needs to be some internal heating [usually via radioactive elements] and if something forms later than everything else then there will be less heat [since many of the radioactive elements will have already decayed].
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Adding the verses violated MLB rules banning uniform alterations, and the players involved received verbal warnings but were not fined or penalized.
—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for alteration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
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But that requires several changes to state law and the Colorado Constitution requires ballot measures address only one subject.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
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The modification also attracted the attention of his HOA, which filed a lawsuit.
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Specifically, policymakers cite the importance of more preventive care in addition to lifestyle modifications such as a better diet and more exercise that improve health independent of healthcare provision.
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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