as in alterations
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 modifications
These modifications provide Israel with greater independence in maintaining and upgrading the aircraft while improving mission adaptability in regional conflicts.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
These don’t alter the underlying DNA sequence of the cells but are modifications or chemical tags that alter gene activity.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Monitoring includes daily temperature checks, symptom screenings and activity modifications.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 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 shift to an all-wheel park requires no construction modifications and would utilize separate sessions to maintain safety and maximize facility activity, city officials said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The agreement came together in the last few days and includes some modifications from the April 8 offer.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
These don’t alter the underlying DNA sequence of the cells but are modifications or chemical tags that alter gene activity.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Monitoring includes daily temperature checks, symptom screenings and activity modifications.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 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 shift to an all-wheel park requires no construction modifications and would utilize separate sessions to maintain safety and maximize facility activity, city officials said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The agreement came together in the last few days and includes some modifications from the April 8 offer.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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