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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
  1. changes
  2. differences
  3. modifications
Noun
  • These changes were intended to support the long-distance challenge, which required multiple crossings rather than a single uninterrupted run in one direction.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Boise’s food-and-drink scene saw a flurry of changes this week, with a bar relocating, a longtime restaurant reopening and a chain pulling back.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of changes
Noun
  • Interestingly, though, when system components have very little temperature difference, the rate of thermal equilibrium is not the same as when the temperature differences are on the higher side.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The question hasn’t dominated the last few weeks of campaigning, with primaries long over and stark differences on Israel between most Democrats and Republicans.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • The domestic tax credit modifications impasse did not impact Italy’s international production rebates, which remained firmly in place.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its existing capabilities provide a starting point for the conversion, although the transport configuration cannot perform the new mission without substantial modifications.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of modifications

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