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 break was necessary, though uncomfortable, to make some alterations before allowing this work to become my lifestyle again.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The latest round of alterations raises questions about the meningococcal ACWY vaccine, for example.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
While flu viruses are constantly making small changes to their makeup – a process known as antigenic drift – this year those alterations have occurred in the hemagglutinin surface protein.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Anyone expecting widespread alterations to the Lakers’ starting lineup on Sunday night was likely surprised, maybe even a tad disappointed, but hardly let down by the ensuing result against the visiting Sacramento Kings.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Forward thinking Sturm made a couple of alterations with his forwards going into the Canucks game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
The alterations will be set beginning in April 2026.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
The massive ballroom would dwarf those alterations.
—Mike Scarcella, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The latest round of alterations raises questions about the meningococcal ACWY vaccine, for example.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
While flu viruses are constantly making small changes to their makeup – a process known as antigenic drift – this year those alterations have occurred in the hemagglutinin surface protein.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Anyone expecting widespread alterations to the Lakers’ starting lineup on Sunday night was likely surprised, maybe even a tad disappointed, but hardly let down by the ensuing result against the visiting Sacramento Kings.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Forward thinking Sturm made a couple of alterations with his forwards going into the Canucks game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
The alterations will be set beginning in April 2026.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
The massive ballroom would dwarf those alterations.
—Mike Scarcella, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
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There were four lead changes and neither team led by more than 5.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, a new jury will hear details of the brutal crime as Braddy again faces execution due to changes in Florida’s death penalty law.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In one sketch, a husband and wife decide to get a divorce due to irreconcilable political differences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nutrient Comparison Oats and almonds are both packed with nutrition, but there are some important differences between the two.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday, the Crans-Montana municipality said that inspections of Le Constellation that included fire safety checks had been carried out in 2016, 2018 and 2019, and that modifications had been requested — but no issues with soundproofing measures had been raised.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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In their research, the KAIST team avoided electrolyte modifications by reengineering the copper current collector’s surface.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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