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
Users reported strange artifacts, edge distortion, and distracting smoothness that gives the appearance of AI alteration.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Over 1,500 Amazon shoppers give the one-shoulder maxi design a perfect five-star rating for its flattering fit, thick fabric, softness, and petite-friendly length that doesn’t require alterations.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Mortgage rates are partly based on the country’s base rate, but over a much longer period of time than the Fed’s month-to-month alterations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
This provision’s alteration means any package, regardless of its value, now faces tariff inspections and potential charges.
—Leif Larson, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Over 1,500 Amazon shoppers give the one-shoulder maxi design a perfect five-star rating for its flattering fit, thick fabric, softness, and petite-friendly length that doesn’t require alterations.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Mortgage rates are partly based on the country’s base rate, but over a much longer period of time than the Fed’s month-to-month alterations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
This provision’s alteration means any package, regardless of its value, now faces tariff inspections and potential charges.
—Leif Larson, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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In November 2016, two of Boeing’s 737 MAX flight technical pilots discovered information about an important change to the control system part.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Royals shift starting rotation plans The Royals made a late change regarding Thursday’s starter.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Six separate receivers have caught touchdown passes already this season, a stark difference from a season ago when Green was criticized for being too reliant on a small number of playmakers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some of the first tank modifications came early in the war, when the main threats to military vehicles were Ukraine’s anti-tank missiles, supplied by the United States, and drones that dropped grenades.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Make these modifications with reflection and intention.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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