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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
After a life-altering chemical exposure overseas led to Ruponen losing his ability to walk, regular visits to the veterans' health clinic every six months are crucial.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Over the past week, the Dallas Cowboys have been a hot topic in the NFL following their latest franchise-altering move.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Factory Zero also altering plans The production changes come on the heels of partial shutdowns at electric vehicle manufacturing plant Factory Zero, in Detroit-Hamtramck.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The two issues, which are aimed at representative and direct democracy, set up what could be the most consequential special session in recent history, potentially altering the trajectory of Missouri for years.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
With a different focus, the XRPL EVM Sidechain brings Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to the ledger, expanding XRPL’s DeFi potential without altering its native consensus or architecture.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By embedding solar modules into building facades, cities can unlock vast additional energy potential without requiring new land or altering urban aesthetics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Randy suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 and, prior to that, the musician was hospitalized for congestive heart failure tied to viral cardiomyopathy.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The bill was pitched as a post-disaster relief measure, preventing counties hit by hurricanes from enacting moratoriums, raising impact fees or altering land-use rules during recovery.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Over the past week, the Dallas Cowboys have been a hot topic in the NFL following their latest franchise-altering move.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Factory Zero also altering plans The production changes come on the heels of partial shutdowns at electric vehicle manufacturing plant Factory Zero, in Detroit-Hamtramck.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The two issues, which are aimed at representative and direct democracy, set up what could be the most consequential special session in recent history, potentially altering the trajectory of Missouri for years.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
With a different focus, the XRPL EVM Sidechain brings Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to the ledger, expanding XRPL’s DeFi potential without altering its native consensus or architecture.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By embedding solar modules into building facades, cities can unlock vast additional energy potential without requiring new land or altering urban aesthetics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Randy suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 and, prior to that, the musician was hospitalized for congestive heart failure tied to viral cardiomyopathy.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The bill was pitched as a post-disaster relief measure, preventing counties hit by hurricanes from enacting moratoriums, raising impact fees or altering land-use rules during recovery.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
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Housing experts suggest that modifying zoning laws to permit smaller lot sizes is the most effective approach to developing smaller, affordable homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the highest level, a good story has to reflect its audience while modifying that reflection.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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It was also said to be improbable that a player of Paqueta’s standing would engage in spot fixing due to the risks to his career, his wealth and a lack of interest in gambling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Look into weatherization improvements, like fixing leaky doors and windows that allow heat to escape, as well as installing solar panels and heat pumps.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior, terrain limitations, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Loosely cover the jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a week, changing the water every day or two.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Xavier Worthy injury The Chiefs spent the spring remodeling their wide receiver room.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Again, for exhibitors who recently caved in to Netflix’s short window for Kpop Demon Hunters, that’s not a feasible feat, as many are still remodeling with recliner plush seats.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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