alterations

plural of alteration

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Recent Examples of alterations 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 At the Federal Center on Dearborn Street, post-9/11 security alterations have severely compromised one of the city’s most powerful urban designs. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Implementing even a small change to an analog system involves physical alterations such as wiring, disconnections, connections and hardware validation. Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 One of the alterations was increasing the sidewalk speed limit to 10 mph from 5 mph. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This would also prohibit demolition and heavily regulate alterations to the structure, according to city staff. Noah Daly august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
  • Trump requested changes to the helipad last month after expressing dissatisfaction with the project.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ramsey, meanwhile, followed Joe Willock against Liverpool, Barnes against West Brom and Nick Woltemade at Spurs in providing a goal contribution as a substitute, continuing Jaissle’s early knack of making match-altering changes.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some differences between the 2004 plan for downtown and the 2026 plan for Crown Center jump out, including the number of projects and improvements listed.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For more on the differences, see our guide to whether bank text codes are enough to protect you.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Law enforcement agencies have partnered with the company to speed up investigations by having access to a database that logs vehicle information like license plate, make, model, dents or modifications.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some leases restrict drilling, strong adhesives or any modifications beyond small nail holes.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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