alterations

plural of alteration

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of alterations The original structure had fallen into ruin by the 18th century and was later incorporated into a residence that underwent extensive alterations, including a major Victorian makeover in 1874. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 A number of changes have been made to Starliner’s design in the wake of Calypso, including alterations to seal designs, as well as the thruster system. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026 Following the backlash, Stanford acknowledged that the alterations and the lack of disclosure violated the university's AI policy. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 These are often added within the alterations process by a tailor and are customized to the height of the dress wearer. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 One of his biggest alterations, which came late in the process, were to the nails on the hands. — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Those changes include alterations to Big Willow over the next 18 months, including a new clubhouse, a new and expanded balcony, and a space dedicated to the Petersen Automotive Museum for a focus on historical race cars. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 In situations where the facts support that an owner’s installation is a material alteration, the approval procedures for alterations to the common elements prescribed under the community’s governing documents would need to be followed. — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Most of these alterations are trivial, although one major change, coming near the end, is a very bad idea. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
  • Even Meta’s settlement with the attorneys general, which requires changes to features aimed at teens, contains plenty of unknowns and ties some of its actionability to competitors doing the same.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And most experts don’t think there will be much relief for homebuyers in the next year or so, absent some big changes, such as the war in Iran ending or oil prices dramatically falling.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There were geographic differences in the places where cancers caused by infections occurred, too.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Stratolaunch must first complete the modifications needed to accommodate Talon-A and its air-launch requirements.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Among those anticipating modifications, 72% expect bathroom changes and 71% expect changes that improve access into or around the home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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