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
In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Ultrarunner and coach Marco Altini has a great discussion of his personal experimentation on altering metabolic flexibility to improve his running performance.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Gamble granted a temporary injunction barring the all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River from altering or remodeling any structure where campers were housed during the tragedy.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
The technology works by altering how light interacts with the textile so that the fabric doesn’t visibly darken when wet.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Ten minutes in, the new pitch began eliciting whiffs, altering the conversation in the coaches’ room.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But the murder conviction ultimately defined his place in history, permanently altering how many residents remember his time in office.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Mysa 200 is currently up for sale from US$50,700 with available options including the choice of materials for its exterior finish, altering its overall layout, and installing the porch area mentioned.
—Adam Williams
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
Less water reaching the rivers This warmer but not necessarily drier shift that is reshaping forests is also altering how water moves through the Southwest’s river systems, including those that supply millions of people in central Arizona.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Ultrarunner and coach Marco Altini has a great discussion of his personal experimentation on altering metabolic flexibility to improve his running performance.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Gamble granted a temporary injunction barring the all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River from altering or remodeling any structure where campers were housed during the tragedy.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
The technology works by altering how light interacts with the textile so that the fabric doesn’t visibly darken when wet.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Ten minutes in, the new pitch began eliciting whiffs, altering the conversation in the coaches’ room.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But the murder conviction ultimately defined his place in history, permanently altering how many residents remember his time in office.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Mysa 200 is currently up for sale from US$50,700 with available options including the choice of materials for its exterior finish, altering its overall layout, and installing the porch area mentioned.
—Adam Williams
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
Less water reaching the rivers This warmer but not necessarily drier shift that is reshaping forests is also altering how water moves through the Southwest’s river systems, including those that supply millions of people in central Arizona.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
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Previous studies have looked at how modifying road markings, like covering up a stop sign or messing with lane lines, can sometimes fool self-driving systems into veering off-course or making unwanted or dangerous maneuvers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Choosing shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing dripping faucets, adjusting irrigation schedules and watering lawns only when needed can all reduce demand on our aquifers.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Miami is still a long way from fixing its traffic and public transportation woes, but there may be a credible solution on the horizon — electric flying taxis.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gamble granted a temporary injunction barring the all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River from altering or remodeling any structure where campers were housed during the tragedy.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Capital plans include opening 30 new stores and remodeling 130 existing locations, many of which have not been refreshed in a decade, executives said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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