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
Doing push-ups on the floor, but from the knees rather than the toes, can also be an effective modification.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 13 May 2026
Those client spacecraft will not need any modifications or special equipment — just solar panels to catch the laser light.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
However, if lifestyle modifications don’t improve your digestion, check in with your doctor instead of getting colon hydrotherapy, Asamoah says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
The hybrid drivetrain is derived from the architecture introduced with the Revuelto plug-in hybrid supercar, although the Fenomeno Roadster receives bespoke chassis and aerodynamic modifications, making heavy use of carbon fiber to reduce weight.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 13 May 2026
Those client spacecraft will not need any modifications or special equipment — just solar panels to catch the laser light.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
However, if lifestyle modifications don’t improve your digestion, check in with your doctor instead of getting colon hydrotherapy, Asamoah says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
The hybrid drivetrain is derived from the architecture introduced with the Revuelto plug-in hybrid supercar, although the Fenomeno Roadster receives bespoke chassis and aerodynamic modifications, making heavy use of carbon fiber to reduce weight.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps the most controversial coaching change of the offseason came in Buffalo, as the Bills moved on from Sean McDermott and elevated Brady, the offensive coordinator, to take his place.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The difference is Giannis could be entering the final year of his contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The obsession with a hundred has something to do with our attraction to round numbers, but, at that speed, every mile per hour does make a difference.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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