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
Therefore, any alteration in status must initiate from the Greenlanders themselves opting for independence through a referendum.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Luckily, Amazon’s fashion section has become a go-to destination for cozy, petite-friendly clothing that doesn't require pricey alterations or a fashion compromise.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
If Bellinger goes back to the Yankees and Bichette signs with the Phillies, the rest of the Jays’ offseason likely will include only minor alterations.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Dubbed the Billion Cell Atlas, the data set shows how cells react to specific alterations.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Luckily, Amazon’s fashion section has become a go-to destination for cozy, petite-friendly clothing that doesn't require pricey alterations or a fashion compromise.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
If Bellinger goes back to the Yankees and Bichette signs with the Phillies, the rest of the Jays’ offseason likely will include only minor alterations.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Dubbed the Billion Cell Atlas, the data set shows how cells react to specific alterations.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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Similar proposals have drawn alarm from voting rights groups, which say such changes could lead to widespread problems for voters.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most patients show changes in the fluid that surrounds the brain, commonly seen in other viral brain infections.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The buildup has robbed the Pentagon of the element of surprise, but that may not make a huge difference.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The meeting produced some optimism that a deal was within reach, but differences remain about who should give up more water if drought persists.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The New York State Legislature is expected to consider a state constitutional amendment to permit mid-decade redistricting or further modifications to the 2014 state constitutional amendment that created new redistricting reforms.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The legislation includes no funding to pay for modifications and no estimate of the proposal’s overall cost.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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