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
However, more and more retailers are now releasing petite-friendly styles, and Quince has excelled at crafting high-quality wardrobe essentials that don’t require any alterations.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Talks between senior figures from the engine manufacturers are taking place in Monaco this weekend before the next Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting takes place in a couple of weeks, where possible alterations or new proposals are likely to be evaluated.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Designer gowns start around $500 and can exceed $700 before alterations.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Top Petite-Friendly Styles at Quince Petite shoppers know the struggle of finding clothes that actually fit properly and don't require alterations.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Smith said her daughter has been coming to the location every month since January to get alterations on her prom dress.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Talks between senior figures from the engine manufacturers are taking place in Monaco this weekend before the next Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting takes place in a couple of weeks, where possible alterations or new proposals are likely to be evaluated.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Designer gowns start around $500 and can exceed $700 before alterations.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Top Petite-Friendly Styles at Quince Petite shoppers know the struggle of finding clothes that actually fit properly and don't require alterations.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Smith said her daughter has been coming to the location every month since January to get alterations on her prom dress.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
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If those targets hold up in service, the aircraft could help airlines lower operating costs and reduce emissions without requiring major changes to airport infrastructure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The state also plans to spend $55 million to hire 450 new employees at the Department of Human Services, including to help update the state's systems to comply with federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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By tracking subtle changes in starlight passing through WASP-121 b's atmosphere as the planet crossed in front of its star, researchers detected differences between atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk, according to the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Unlike conventional missile systems that often require extensive ship modifications, the Hornet concept is built around modular launch containers that can be integrated onto existing platforms with minimal changes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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