as in changes
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 alterations
The researchers selected for these genetic alterations because some previous research has shown that aspirin intervention has had a positive impact on suppressing tumor growth.
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New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Up to one-third of people infected have cardiac disorders, and one in 10 have digestive, neurological or mixed alterations, the WHO said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Just as Bitcoin ASICs were confined to the SHA-256 algorithm and vulnerable to protocol alterations, AI-specific chips may not possess the flexibility of GPUs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Nearly 1,700 Amazon shoppers give the one-shoulder maxi design a perfect five-star rating for its flattering fit, thick fabric, softness, and petite-friendly length that doesn’t require alterations.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
If approved by Metro Council, the district would be required to form an architectural review committee and establish design review guidelines for exterior alterations to properties.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Her dress, originally custom-made for her mother-in-law 22 years ago, fit perfectly without alterations.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
His illness has limited him to light catch play over the past few days, and the shift in plans meant some slight alterations to his routine, which Ireton ran through with club security.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Up to one-third of people infected have cardiac disorders, and one in 10 have digestive, neurological or mixed alterations, the WHO said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Just as Bitcoin ASICs were confined to the SHA-256 algorithm and vulnerable to protocol alterations, AI-specific chips may not possess the flexibility of GPUs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Nearly 1,700 Amazon shoppers give the one-shoulder maxi design a perfect five-star rating for its flattering fit, thick fabric, softness, and petite-friendly length that doesn’t require alterations.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
If approved by Metro Council, the district would be required to form an architectural review committee and establish design review guidelines for exterior alterations to properties.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Her dress, originally custom-made for her mother-in-law 22 years ago, fit perfectly without alterations.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
His illness has limited him to light catch play over the past few days, and the shift in plans meant some slight alterations to his routine, which Ireton ran through with club security.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
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And without further changes to the H-2A program, experts told ProPublica, foreign farmworkers may continue to be harmed.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may consider things like glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, employers consistently rank critical thinking, communication, and the ability to collaborate across differences as some of the most valuable workplace skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Speaking at a book reading in East Hampton, Bernstein recalled Redford's belief that the dynamic between the two reporters—their differences, tensions, and eventual trust—was central to the drama.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the rezoning application is denied by the City Council, the applicant could file a new application with major revisions or modifications, but there’s a one year waiting period before anyone can submit the same application on the same property.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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