as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
architects designed the arena to be easily modifiable for staging a variety of events
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Recent Examples of modifiable
Large population studies have identified modifiable risk factors, including cardiovascular and metabolic health, sleep, physical activity, and social engagement, which together account for a substantial proportion of dementia risk.
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Elizabeth Bevins, STAT, 16 June 2026
That’s a 10-year gap in healthy life expectancy driven entirely by modifiable daily behaviors.
—Allison Palmer
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Smoking status and physical activity emerged as the two most powerful modifiable factors.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
While some biological risk factors such as genetics and family history are fixed, modifiable risk factors such as behaviors and exposure can be adjusted, treated or avoided.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
While researchers don’t fully understand the mechanism, smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Display dimming and other features Many buyers prefer digital wall clocks that can dim or that include otherwise modifiable displays.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Weight is another modifiable risk factor to consider when looking to support brain and overall health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers also utilized a version of that score focused on modifiable dementia risk factors, meaning those that a person can change or manage.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Bevins, STAT, 16 June 2026
That’s a 10-year gap in healthy life expectancy driven entirely by modifiable daily behaviors.
—Allison Palmer
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Smoking status and physical activity emerged as the two most powerful modifiable factors.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
While some biological risk factors such as genetics and family history are fixed, modifiable risk factors such as behaviors and exposure can be adjusted, treated or avoided.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
While researchers don’t fully understand the mechanism, smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Display dimming and other features Many buyers prefer digital wall clocks that can dim or that include otherwise modifiable displays.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Weight is another modifiable risk factor to consider when looking to support brain and overall health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers also utilized a version of that score focused on modifiable dementia risk factors, meaning those that a person can change or manage.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
Adjective
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It’s designed with a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, convenient side pockets, and a breezy silhouette that won’t cling to you in the sticky heat.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Each pillow has an outer and inner pillow, offering adaptable support for every type of sleeper.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Kevin Warsh, the Republican financier who recently took over as the chairman of the Federal Reserve, holds economic views that could, kindly, be described as adaptable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Reducing the stiffness of the artery Help prevent calcium buildup in the arteries, which can make the arteries harder and less flexible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Modifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifiable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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