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
In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Public health programs and policies are strong determinants of nutritional status, which has direct consequences on individuals’ health, as seen by recent cuts to food assistance programs, rollbacks on community water fluoridation, and alterations to the Dietary Guidelines process.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Dress alterations are done in a frenzy of violent tears and sharp slices.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
British negotiators proposed a new border, but this was rejected by the Americans, who were opposed to any alterations of the 1783 treaty.
—Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Even so, a few layout alterations and cosmetic updates, like opening up small spaces and inviting in more light, were called for.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Her Dior dress required some last-minute alterations.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Some do alterations, others help with measurements and others with tracking down the right items.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Public health programs and policies are strong determinants of nutritional status, which has direct consequences on individuals’ health, as seen by recent cuts to food assistance programs, rollbacks on community water fluoridation, and alterations to the Dietary Guidelines process.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Dress alterations are done in a frenzy of violent tears and sharp slices.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
British negotiators proposed a new border, but this was rejected by the Americans, who were opposed to any alterations of the 1783 treaty.
—Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Even so, a few layout alterations and cosmetic updates, like opening up small spaces and inviting in more light, were called for.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Her Dior dress required some last-minute alterations.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Some do alterations, others help with measurements and others with tracking down the right items.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
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The City Council voted 5-1 to approve the future use changes, and to approve the rezoning.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hickman Mills School District is currently about $14 million in debt, a figure which district leaders attribute partly to financial mismanagement and partly to recent changes to the Jackson County property tax assessment cycle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should set aside partisan differences and publicly commend our military’s efforts.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even modest differences in compliance costs can influence where new facilities are built or existing operations expand.—
John Cleveland,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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In contrast to bicycles, e-bikes can go up to 30 mph, and even faster with modifications.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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