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
Dress alterations are done in a frenzy of violent tears and sharp slices.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Preservation regulations prohibited any alteration to the adobe walls, so the addition could not be attached in a conventional way.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Naturally, any alteration to baseball’s revenue-sharing mechanism would first have to be approved by the players’ union, which brings us full circle to the expiring CBA.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Even so, a few layout alterations and cosmetic updates, like opening up small spaces and inviting in more light, were called for.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alteration
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Preservation regulations prohibited any alteration to the adobe walls, so the addition could not be attached in a conventional way.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Naturally, any alteration to baseball’s revenue-sharing mechanism would first have to be approved by the players’ union, which brings us full circle to the expiring CBA.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Even so, a few layout alterations and cosmetic updates, like opening up small spaces and inviting in more light, were called for.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alteration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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Friday starts warm with mostly sunny skies in the morning, but changes arrive around midday.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some Charlotte region transportation board members want a say on whether the contentious Interstate 77 South toll lane project should continue based on upcoming design changes.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the rallies over, the differences in ideology could complicate efforts to deliver their votes.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The different signs in the crowd signaled the difference in ages of the attendees.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
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What those modifications would look like is unclear, especially whether the changes would affect the design.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturers, though, don’t have to comply if the breakdown is the result of neglect or improper modifications made by the consumer.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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