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
Complicating matters further, Chavez is often depicted alongside other iconic human rights leaders, putting entire works at risk of alteration or removal.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom, North America’s largest employer of tailors and alteration specialists, teamed up with New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology to launch a nine-week program in advanced sewing and alteration techniques.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Building a travel capsule wardrobe that's both functional and flattering takes some effort, but the good news is that Amazon has quietly become one of the better places to shop for petite-friendly carry-on staples that don't require alterations.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom, North America’s largest employer of tailors and alteration specialists, teamed up with New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology to launch a nine-week program in advanced sewing and alteration techniques.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Building a travel capsule wardrobe that's both functional and flattering takes some effort, but the good news is that Amazon has quietly become one of the better places to shop for petite-friendly carry-on staples that don't require alterations.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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Families of the victims pleaded with the judge to deny bail and ultimately, there were no changes in bail for any of the defendants.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Cindy Long told ABC that the administration’s changes will only build on prior policy wins.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And falling into just following a viral recipe, but not making other modifications, doesn't actually support baseline and metabolic health.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The fight over those changes - responsible for weeks of turmoil in the House - ultimately resulted in limited modifications that failed to satisfy privacy hawks.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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