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
These include declines in cognition, alterations in life circumstances (such as the death of a spouse) and difficulty keeping up with the constantly changing technological landscape.
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Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
That one subtle alteration flips the rainy minor sound into a bright ray of positivity.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
The researchers noted alterations similar to those found in patients with serious conditions, such as depression and colorectal cancer.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Mattioli reconfigured the apartment’s long and narrow footprint by defining each area through color, lighting, and architectural alterations.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Oct. 2025
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Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
That one subtle alteration flips the rainy minor sound into a bright ray of positivity.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
The researchers noted alterations similar to those found in patients with serious conditions, such as depression and colorectal cancer.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Mattioli reconfigured the apartment’s long and narrow footprint by defining each area through color, lighting, and architectural alterations.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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How has Perez been preparing the ground for change?—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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When are the time changes for daylight saving time?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's what to know about Walmart's recent real estate moves and how shoppers could notice a difference.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The only difference is that now, instead of salaries, our income comes from investments.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The aircraft without modification offers an impressive range of 6,600 nautical miles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The slew of modifications should be in good shape, too, as the car has totaled just 2,300 miles since leaving Germany a second time.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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