alterations

noun

plural of alteration
as in changes
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 alterations The past two games were played at the NBA Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena and brought in 17,000 fans for each thanks to some schedule alterations, compromise and cooperation from both Atlanta franchises. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Those pesky censors necessitated certain alterations upon release. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 And that use is impacting inventory management, product development, merchandise planning and returns as well as the resale, alterations and apparel rental segment. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 These small changes may help shoppers avoid more expensive alterations. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 The White House For Season 4, Beech made some alterations to the White House set. — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 What is typically a two-question affair has been complicated in Douglas County by last-minute alterations made by the three commissioners who currently oversee county government. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Now, after a year of evaluation and alterations to its location, U pick fields, methods of payment and schedule, the Knaus team has instituted a few new rules. — Connie Ogle october 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
  1. changes
  2. differences
  3. modifications
Noun
  • Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of changes
Noun
  • Eating disorders and disordered eating bring in this additional layer of societal and structural differences in gender and the gendered norms that can also influence health.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The moon owes its varying gradation to differences in surface composition and age — something Petro’s team plans to explore in the Artemis mission slated for June 2027.
    — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • An incident at one attraction can lead to inspections or modifications at similar rides elsewhere.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Allergies and dietary restrictions are taken seriously and accommodated to the best of a restaurant's ability, Mahon said, but unnecessary modifications can lead to longer wait times, especially if everyone at a table makes changes to their orders.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of modifications

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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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