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
Outside experts said the medications may affect cancer growth through several pathways, including reducing inflammation, altering tumor metabolism and improving immune system activity.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 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
But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Users can describe changes such as altering environments, adding objects or changing actions within a scene, and the model updates the video accordingly while preserving overall structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Across its 14 tracks, the rising country artist and Texas native unpacks the aftermath of a life-altering experience in unflinchingly honest detail.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The country’s farmers have adapted remarkably well under fire, rerouting exports, altering crop mixes, and keeping production alive despite extraordinary constraints.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Older children might like setting up an experiment by altering the balance of something essential, like water, for different plants and making hypotheses about what the right balance is.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In those cases, 11 of the patients died and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 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
But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Users can describe changes such as altering environments, adding objects or changing actions within a scene, and the model updates the video accordingly while preserving overall structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Across its 14 tracks, the rising country artist and Texas native unpacks the aftermath of a life-altering experience in unflinchingly honest detail.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The country’s farmers have adapted remarkably well under fire, rerouting exports, altering crop mixes, and keeping production alive despite extraordinary constraints.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Older children might like setting up an experiment by altering the balance of something essential, like water, for different plants and making hypotheses about what the right balance is.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In those cases, 11 of the patients died and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 19 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 30 May. 2026.
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