alterations

plural of alteration

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Recent Examples of alterations The tumor was an oligodendroglioma, a malignant tumor defined by two genetic alterations. Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Every month, those cameras capture billions of license plates and other details about cars, including makes, models, colors and any alterations. Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 There are genetic alterations that are more prevalent in TNBC. Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026 The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 But California carries such power and influence that a bad result in Meta's home state could lead to much steeper penalties, including a broader overhaul that forces fundamental alterations to key algorithms. Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 But calendar alterations are just one of the many challenges players are facing. Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 Shopping itself can be a nightmare, and even with alterations, clothing pieces can fall flat (and, well, frumpy) on a shorter frame. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 All work is weather dependent and subject to change and alterations. Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
  • How widespread those changes will be is a compelling question.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The interior is probably the biggest improvement without having the same visually jarring impact the exterior’s changes have.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile in Iran, officials’ responses to the threats from the US appear to show some differences within its leadership over how to proceed with the war.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Canada’s response to Trump’s persistent tariff saber rattling has also illustrated key differences in the way North American trading partners are approaching trade in the 21st century.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • After some major modifications, it's set to begin its five-year mission peering at new supernovas, distant galaxies and planets orbiting stars outside our solar system.
    Berly McCoy, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In April, Spinnova began trial runs at the demonstration factory to test modifications aimed at improving production efficiency and fiber quality.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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