as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the rough draft needed only a few modifications before it was ready to hand in
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Recent Examples of modification
In addition, photos have been released from last year’s race in which the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet appears to have those same modifications.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
As the organization anticipates a price tag of well over $200,000 and as high as $400,000 for street modifications and erosion-fighting maintenance in the Windansea Beach area, the board is seeking private donations and public grants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Rather than automatically raising costs in response to market changes, leaders should consider other methods before making concrete modifications to how the company currently operates.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Committee Deliberations: The bill faced setbacks in the House Budget Committee but was advanced after modifications, including earlier implementation of Medicaid work requirements and reduced clean energy subsidies.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
As the organization anticipates a price tag of well over $200,000 and as high as $400,000 for street modifications and erosion-fighting maintenance in the Windansea Beach area, the board is seeking private donations and public grants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Rather than automatically raising costs in response to market changes, leaders should consider other methods before making concrete modifications to how the company currently operates.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Committee Deliberations: The bill faced setbacks in the House Budget Committee but was advanced after modifications, including earlier implementation of Medicaid work requirements and reduced clean energy subsidies.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The Florida Panthers once again dominated so much that the Edmonton Oilers had to make an in-game goalie change.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The author-showrunner previously told Entertainment Weekly that fans of her books should prepare for changes from the source material.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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One difference is that previous research, including a 2023 paper that Keeler coauthored, studied restrictive diets supervised by medical professional.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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One year later in 2009, the difference between cable and broadcast was even more pronounced, especially with the decision to air Games 1 and 2 on NBC before moving Games 3 and 4 to Versus.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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