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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2
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
For these groups, missing doses can have life-altering consequences.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Until recently, treatment focused almost entirely on managing symptoms rather than altering the underlying biology of the disease.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a stylist has had to cancel his own honeymoon due to delays in the tour, indicating both slavish, life-altering devotion to the British pop star in her coterie, but also her obliviousness to such things going on.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
This exciting new corner of Rome supports an emerging understanding of the eternal city, revealing that its growth was dependent on its suburbs and altering our comprehension of how Rome functioned and thrived.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Consider altering travel plans Travel will be very difficult area-wide with this system and snowfall rates on Sunday could be too heavy at times for plows and road crews to keep up.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
According to Environmental Conservation Police, two people on board sustained serious life-altering injuries while others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Consider delaying or altering weekend travel plans.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
What changed in the hours between Monday morning and late Tuesday afternoon for Bisciotti to reach the franchise-altering decision?
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Until recently, treatment focused almost entirely on managing symptoms rather than altering the underlying biology of the disease.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a stylist has had to cancel his own honeymoon due to delays in the tour, indicating both slavish, life-altering devotion to the British pop star in her coterie, but also her obliviousness to such things going on.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
This exciting new corner of Rome supports an emerging understanding of the eternal city, revealing that its growth was dependent on its suburbs and altering our comprehension of how Rome functioned and thrived.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Consider altering travel plans Travel will be very difficult area-wide with this system and snowfall rates on Sunday could be too heavy at times for plows and road crews to keep up.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
According to Environmental Conservation Police, two people on board sustained serious life-altering injuries while others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Consider delaying or altering weekend travel plans.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
What changed in the hours between Monday morning and late Tuesday afternoon for Bisciotti to reach the franchise-altering decision?
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
Verb
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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The crash took out power in the area, which crew members worked on fixing as soon as the scene was secure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The last step of fixing a water stain on a wall or ceiling is often painting over it in the matching wall or ceiling color.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jane Doe, according to the suit, has suffered anxiety, fear of showering or changing in her own room, fear that her nude images will be shared online as well as fear of trusting church leadership.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Google has confirmed a game-changing Android upgrade that has triggered a major backlash from users.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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