Synonyms of altering

altering

verb

present participle of alter

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modifying
• changing
• remodeling
• reworking
• transforming
• remaking
• revising
• recasting
• refashioning
• varying
• redoing
• revamping
• deforming
• mutating
• making over
• metamorphosing
• exchanging
• revolutionizing
• transmuting
• converting
• transfiguring
• commuting
• regenerating
• retooling
• rejiggering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setting
• fixing
• stabilizing
• freezing

2

as in fixing

to remove the sex organs of

contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fixing
• neutering
• sterilizing
• emasculating
• castrating
• desexing
• spaying
• gelding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of altering

Because of the shift in approach, with only weekend games assured of both pregame and postgame shows, the Heat also are altering their approach with their broadcast talent. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

This cyclic climate phenomenon drives up temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, altering the world’s climate and weather patterns for months. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2026

But the large-scale, system-altering changes that promise huge savings and a fundamental shift in health care delivery seem well out of reach for many rural health systems. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

That score folds AlphaGenome’s predictions about the effect of mutations on gene regulation together with predictions from AlphaMissense— an earlier model that DeepMind built that looks specifically at protein-altering mutations. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Many scientists, however, have expressed fears that solar geoengineering could have disastrous global implications, including dramatically altering weather patterns. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Use plug-in or rechargeable lighting to change the mood without altering any wiring. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The promising @Rockies slugger stopped by the #MLBCentral skybox to break down his leg kick, altering his approach based on situation and more. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026