as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
if my vacation plans were alterable, I'd change them
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Recent Examples of alterable
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.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterable
Adjective
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This whimsical set includes an adorable Piglet figure wearing a birthday party hat, with poseable ears, adjustable feet, and liftable arms for playful display.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Tempo Vibration Foot Massager brings therapeutic vibration featuring 30 adjustable speed levels designed to help ease stiffness from long hours of standing or walking while supporting circulation and relaxation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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These compact and adaptable plants easily fit in large containers and can grow year-round indoors—or they can be grown outside and brought back in during cold winters.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Approaching your home as a flexible, adaptable space will keep it from ever looking outdated.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Alterable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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