ALTERATIONS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

alterations

noun

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plural of alteration

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 roster changed, too, with most of the alterations on the defensive side to try to improve the pass rush and overhaul the linebacking corps, and with first-round draft pick Sonny Styles now serving as the group’s new quarterback. —

Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Smith said her daughter has been coming to the location every month since January to get alterations on her prom dress. —

Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 May 2026 Luckily, Amazon’s fashion section has become a go-to destination for cozy, petite-friendly clothing that doesn't require pricey alterations or a fashion compromise. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes. —

P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 While the rotary knob that surrounds the ignition button provides quick access to the various drive modes (which includes a customizable Individual mode), hard buttons for features like damper stiffness and exhaust volume allow for specific alterations to the driving experience on the fly. —

Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 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, 4 May 2026 But with the lottery alterations, trades and free agency again will return to a forefront that allowed the Heat to return to the forefront for the majority of these three decades of Riley rule. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.

— Mark Dee May 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026