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
As a 5-footer, my favorite part is that the pants are available in a petite-friendly inseam, along with four other inseam options, limiting the need for alterations.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Together, these alterations reveal that our sense of bodily self is not rigid but can be reshaped, at least for a short time, by changing the information the brain receives.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
The biggest alterations involve changing the edges of the pitch from artificial turf to grass, matching the rest of the surface.
—Pj Green
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
In the 20th century, the house remained largely intact, avoiding the heavy alterations that reshaped many country homes of its era.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Building a travel capsule wardrobe that's both functional and flattering takes some effort, but the good news is that Amazon has quietly become one of the better places to shop for petite-friendly carry-on staples that don't require alterations.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The review stage has now arrived, with three meetings now scheduled for the coming weeks that should define what will change for F1 in 2026 and lay the groundwork for greater alterations from 2027.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Initial installation of the Dual system is claimed to take less than a minute, and doesn't involve any alterations to the bike's frame.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Together, these alterations reveal that our sense of bodily self is not rigid but can be reshaped, at least for a short time, by changing the information the brain receives.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
The biggest alterations involve changing the edges of the pitch from artificial turf to grass, matching the rest of the surface.
—Pj Green
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
In the 20th century, the house remained largely intact, avoiding the heavy alterations that reshaped many country homes of its era.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Building a travel capsule wardrobe that's both functional and flattering takes some effort, but the good news is that Amazon has quietly become one of the better places to shop for petite-friendly carry-on staples that don't require alterations.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The review stage has now arrived, with three meetings now scheduled for the coming weeks that should define what will change for F1 in 2026 and lay the groundwork for greater alterations from 2027.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Initial installation of the Dual system is claimed to take less than a minute, and doesn't involve any alterations to the bike's frame.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
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Several Republicans also have suggested changes, such as the warrant requirement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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This restructuring will result in changes to a number of employment areas within the district.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Let’s examine their specs, strengths, weaknesses and differences, along with how Edmunds’ car experts rated them overall and in specific categories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the broader disagreement, Wenski noted that differences between world leaders - even between a pope and a president - are not unusual.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After winning modifications to the ballot label to remove argumentative and prejudicial language, taxpayers are suing the measure proponents over their ballot argument.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, people’s taste in car modifications varies wildly depending on a whole host of factors, with geography being a big one.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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