1
as in modifying
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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as in fixing
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 altering
Southwest Airlines is once again altering its plus-size passenger policy after a previous change earlier this year sparked continuous backlash from some of the airline’s most loyal passengers.
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Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
In its statement, the Iranian Navy said that the ships tried to enter the Persian Gulf by altering and turning off their navigation systems.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
From upgrading security systems at their homes, relying on staff members to walk them to their cars and altering their habits while out in public, these women have had to adapt to face the intersecting vulnerabilities of being a woman and serving in public office.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Changes would include adding a new antitrust exemption for the NCAA and altering transfer portal rules.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
This was shot down by Council members, however, and Burns moved to support altering the amendment back to a simple majority vote.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Suns eventually moved him anyway, breaking up the sacred chemistry of a Finals core because Kevin Durant became available, and franchise-altering players force painful choices.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Two of those starts are simply about Durán taking over the injured Luis Campusano’s assignments — Michael King and Walker Buehler — but Durán caught Griffin Canning on Monday, the first sign that the Padres could consider altering the playing time behind the plate.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
In its statement, the Iranian Navy said that the ships tried to enter the Persian Gulf by altering and turning off their navigation systems.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
From upgrading security systems at their homes, relying on staff members to walk them to their cars and altering their habits while out in public, these women have had to adapt to face the intersecting vulnerabilities of being a woman and serving in public office.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Changes would include adding a new antitrust exemption for the NCAA and altering transfer portal rules.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
This was shot down by Council members, however, and Burns moved to support altering the amendment back to a simple majority vote.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Suns eventually moved him anyway, breaking up the sacred chemistry of a Finals core because Kevin Durant became available, and franchise-altering players force painful choices.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Two of those starts are simply about Durán taking over the injured Luis Campusano’s assignments — Michael King and Walker Buehler — but Durán caught Griffin Canning on Monday, the first sign that the Padres could consider altering the playing time behind the plate.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
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Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Optimizing the post-booking phase isn't simply a matter of applying new technology or modifying the retailing strategy.—
Juan Pablo Lafosse,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The biggest amount of fixing that Silber has done to the book has been to redeem what were by far the two most annoying characters in the show, Jeff and Meg (Donna Vivino), who were pitted previously in a comedic secondary romance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Third, fixing the uniform complaint procedure, which too often fails the families it’s meant to protect.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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