altered 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of alterednext
as in sterilized

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verb

past tense of alter
1
as in modified
to make different in some way can't you alter your plans just slightly so we can leave 10 minutes earlier?

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2
as in fixed
to remove the sex organs of contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets

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Recent Examples of altered
Adjective
In 2024, according to court records, a Fort Lauderdale federal jury convicted Escoe of a single count of wire fraud after she was accused of submitting altered bank statements in a bid to obtain a business line of credit in 2020. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 By gaining new traits, these altered organisms might pose a novel invasion threat to Earth, if introduced through the transfer and insecure containment of contaminated samples. — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
Dupri alleges Sony also knowingly concealed additional money owed from Jagged Edge’s 1997 album, The Jagged Era, and altered royalty statements dating back several years. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 When some users suggested that the pictures were altered by AI, Decker simply dropped some laughing-crying face emojis. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for altered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altered
  1. neutered
  2. modified
  3. fixed
  4. sterile
  5. changed
  6. impotent
  7. remodeled
  8. emasculated
Adjective
  • All adoptable pets are spayed, neutered and up to date on vaccines and tests.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • This reader hopes that will be a rebuttal to all the dubious America 250 content flooding orgs beholden to the neutered NEA.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Definition of neutered
Verb
  • In that version, the film was 11 minutes longer and featured more of Krem, the main villain, pulled and heavily modified from the comics.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • With heat indices expected to climb into the triple digits, Freedom 250 organizers modified the schedule to reduce attendees' exposure during the hottest part of the day.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of modified
Verb
  • During the interview, Burgum also said the green algae that was permeating the pool has now been fixed, thanks to nanobubbler technology that pumps tiny ozone bubbles into the water to damage algae’s cells.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
  • Sand mix or concrete resurfacer, which doesn’t contain gravel, may be used if the spot to be fixed isn’t large or deep.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of fixed
Adjective
  • For years, the only factory breeding sterile flies in the Western Hemisphere was in Panama, but the USDA invested $21 million to convert a site in southern Mexico from breeding fruit flies to recently start breeding screwworm flies.
    — John Hanna, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • The release, which took place in Rosemont, marked the launch of the sterile insect technique program.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of sterile
Verb
  • But a lot has changed for the better on the South Side since then.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive attractions that changed how audiences experience stories.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of changed
Adjective
  • This result, though—an impotent, scared team that is clearly not ready for the moment—feels like two steps forward and one very large step back.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • There is no denying that a partner can feel impotent in that moment, but the notion that being absent entirely would improve matters for anyone is laughable.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of impotent
Verb
  • This remodeled 1905 home sits in historic downtown with a wraparound porch and elder trees on the property.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The restaurant has been completely remodeled and has added several new menu items since a May 9, 2025, roof fire.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of remodeled
Adjective
  • By contrast, Gercke’s emasculated George speaks in the monotonous style of a man worn down by life.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Squeaky voices were comic, or emasculated.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of emasculated

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