as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk
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Recent Examples of alteration
Earlier alterations were made incrementally, and only after much deliberation.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Both clubs made further alterations this offseason that were possible in part because Rantanen’s large contract was not on the books.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Specifically, this allows for alterations of requirements for site design, building materials, lighting and other standards.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The White House has defended the project, noting that it is being privately funded and that many presidents of the past have made alterations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Both clubs made further alterations this offseason that were possible in part because Rantanen’s large contract was not on the books.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Specifically, this allows for alterations of requirements for site design, building materials, lighting and other standards.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The White House has defended the project, noting that it is being privately funded and that many presidents of the past have made alterations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even Super Leaders know change fatigue is real.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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All projects come with complete source code access, giving creators full ownership and modification rights.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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How to Make These Poses Easier While most people can practice yoga, modifications may be necessary to accommodate specific conditions and make the poses more accessible.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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