1
as in modifying
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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as in fixing
to remove the sex organs of
contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets
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Recent Examples of altering
Users can tweak structural parameter configuration files to suit different bamboo airframe designs without altering the core control algorithms, making advanced UAV technology more accessible.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
That can mean gaining multiple footholds, altering authentication settings or gaining access via third parties.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Kalshi is in court trying to prevent states and tribal groups from altering that regulatory structure.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, this approach has led to a body of work that includes numerous verdicts and substantial settlements in cases involving severe and life-altering injuries.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The Industrial Revolution transformed pickling from a primarily domestic activity into a large-scale commercial enterprise, significantly altering how pickles were produced, distributed, and consumed.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
At the same time that studios were altering their film slates, movie houses were merging.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Kardashian spoke about how his addiction to cocaine allegedly went as far as freebasing the drug (altering it into crack for a stronger high).
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
People are left to navigate life-altering immigration proceedings without the ability to communicate with their attorneys.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
That can mean gaining multiple footholds, altering authentication settings or gaining access via third parties.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Kalshi is in court trying to prevent states and tribal groups from altering that regulatory structure.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, this approach has led to a body of work that includes numerous verdicts and substantial settlements in cases involving severe and life-altering injuries.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The Industrial Revolution transformed pickling from a primarily domestic activity into a large-scale commercial enterprise, significantly altering how pickles were produced, distributed, and consumed.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
At the same time that studios were altering their film slates, movie houses were merging.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Kardashian spoke about how his addiction to cocaine allegedly went as far as freebasing the drug (altering it into crack for a stronger high).
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
People are left to navigate life-altering immigration proceedings without the ability to communicate with their attorneys.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
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At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents are paying attention For parents facing accusations of irresponsible gun practices, the potential loss of custody should provide a strong incentive for modifying their gun behavior.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Other cases produced substantial recoveries in antitrust and wage-fixing matters, and the firm has brought many first-of-its-kind cases applying class-action law to new and emerging areas.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Doing your job, even if that job requires fixing his mistakes, isn’t enabling.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the most important concepts in cosmology is redshift, which doesn’t just come from changing your gravitational field or the relative motion of the source and observer, but from the expanding Universe as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Costs such as landscaping or remodeling other parts of the house aren’t deductible.—
David Schepp,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The foundation is also remodeling more than 25 public elementary school yards in the Oakland Unified School District and has completed 15 new playgrounds so far.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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