1
as in modified
to make different in some way
can't you alter your plans just slightly so we can leave 10 minutes earlier?
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2
as in fixed
to remove the sex organs of
contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets
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as in sterilized
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Recent Examples of altered
Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But also, the altered climate patterns are really important for bats.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
However, the Ink Business Cash card has altered its requirement.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Ramiro Cinto Lopez, 23, was charged with those same two charges and possession of an altered firearm.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But also, the altered climate patterns are really important for bats.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Without those masses of ice, the rivers will be forever altered.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
However, the Ink Business Cash card has altered its requirement.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altered
Verb
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Because those systems are becoming more complex, keeping them properly tuned on a new, used or modified car is a challenge.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Part of that will come down to whether the Buckeyes can get their running back rotation fixed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though some vintage lamps can have hazardous wiring, this can be fixed most of the time with professional rewiring before showing off your vintage find.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The squad has changed a lot in the last six months, so not as many players have the muscle memory of this fixture.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Masino said the four restaurants that have been remodeled — with new paint, new lighting, more comfortable seating and other changes — will be transitioned back to their former decor.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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It was remodeled in the 1960’s and renamed City Barber Shop.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But this more robust communications channel is quite welcome after decades of sterile chatbots and IVR that fail to offer a realistic experience to those trying to reach the top brass of any company anywhere.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sterile cockpit rule prohibits pilots from engaging in conversations unrelated to operating the aircraft when flying below 10,000 feet.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The entire project took around five months—a speedy time frame thanks to Stone’s careful examination of what could be reworked versus what needed to be entirely redone.—
Juliet Izon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Reiss’ script was a Black List find that either wasn’t reworked enough by committee or so sanded down in the studio churn that all personality was drained in the process.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ethics without efficiency are impotent.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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What the Texas Legislature is doing is indefensible – gerrymandering necessarily involves taking portions of the electorate and rendering their voices impotent.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Noah is a debt-addled, nerdy middle-aged who feels totally emasculated by his inability to get a project off the ground.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blake is not an emasculated wimp; his confidence is complete, his suavity bordering on the toxic.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2024
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“Altered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altered. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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