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as in to change
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modify
The consent orders have been modified several times to deal with delays.
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Justin Doughty, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
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Justin Doughty, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modify
Verb
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The photo, along with its metadata are hashed so it can't be altered.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Companies face the choice of making costly, long-term investment decisions amid Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policies, which the White House has altered numerous times since Trump took office, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
Verb
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As Texas gears up for the start of the 89th legislative session Tuesday, a bathroom bill is back as well as several other proposals affecting people who want to change their gender on government documents, health care providers who provide gender-affirming care and transgender children.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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These leadership changes follow the departure of Barbara Lynne Jamison, who has become General Director and CEO of Opera Colorado.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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That changed in January 2020 when the administration moved employees into the unoccupied 101 Ash Street building, only to evacuate it because city contractors had released asbestos while remodeling.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The racetrack opened in 1927; the Post and Paddock Club followed two years later and was periodically remodeled.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
Verb
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This method transforms what could be a tough cut of meat into a tangy, tender bite.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Modify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modify. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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