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
Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her dress, originally custom-made for her mother-in-law 22 years ago, fit perfectly without alterations.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Any physical repairs or alterations to the exterior of the building, central courtyard and reflecting pool must follow county code, which requires review and approval by the Office of Historic Preservation or the County Historic Preservation Board, said Cody.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
His illness has limited him to light catch play over the past few days, and the shift in plans meant some slight alterations to his routine, which Ireton ran through with club security.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Mexican Presidential Office last week released an official decree in the Diario Oficial making alterations to the country’s Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry, also known as IMMEX, that will prevent footwear imports from utilizing the program.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Acclimating to heat can prompt physiological shifts, including an increase in blood volume, an increase in sweat volume, and potential shifts in how efficiently your blood vessels respond to those alterations in volume and stress.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
And though there is change in the C-suite, don’t expect radical alterations to the beloved stores.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Her dress, originally custom-made for her mother-in-law 22 years ago, fit perfectly without alterations.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Any physical repairs or alterations to the exterior of the building, central courtyard and reflecting pool must follow county code, which requires review and approval by the Office of Historic Preservation or the County Historic Preservation Board, said Cody.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
His illness has limited him to light catch play over the past few days, and the shift in plans meant some slight alterations to his routine, which Ireton ran through with club security.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Mexican Presidential Office last week released an official decree in the Diario Oficial making alterations to the country’s Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry, also known as IMMEX, that will prevent footwear imports from utilizing the program.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Acclimating to heat can prompt physiological shifts, including an increase in blood volume, an increase in sweat volume, and potential shifts in how efficiently your blood vessels respond to those alterations in volume and stress.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
And though there is change in the C-suite, don’t expect radical alterations to the beloved stores.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
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And without further changes to the H-2A program, experts told ProPublica, foreign farmworkers may continue to be harmed.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may consider things like glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, employers consistently rank critical thinking, communication, and the ability to collaborate across differences as some of the most valuable workplace skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Speaking at a book reading in East Hampton, Bernstein recalled Redford's belief that the dynamic between the two reporters—their differences, tensions, and eventual trust—was central to the drama.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the rezoning application is denied by the City Council, the applicant could file a new application with major revisions or modifications, but there’s a one year waiting period before anyone can submit the same application on the same property.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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