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 those cases, 11 of the patients died and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Models and sketches from 1961 to 1965 show the project’s parameters continually altering in response to public opinion and bureaucratic constraints.
—Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Climate change is altering ice conditions and impacting food availability for these species, researchers told ABC News.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The black-and-white shot movie unfolds over one intimate weekend following the life-altering encounter.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The process restores performance to near-new condition without altering the original design.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Kalshi is in court trying to prevent states and tribal groups from altering that regulatory structure.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Models and sketches from 1961 to 1965 show the project’s parameters continually altering in response to public opinion and bureaucratic constraints.
—Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Climate change is altering ice conditions and impacting food availability for these species, researchers told ABC News.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The black-and-white shot movie unfolds over one intimate weekend following the life-altering encounter.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The process restores performance to near-new condition without altering the original design.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Kalshi is in court trying to prevent states and tribal groups from altering that regulatory structure.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
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The brothers originally developed SafeWrap for hospitals and psychiatric patients, later modifying it for law enforcement's use of force encounters nationwide.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The liberals on the County Board of Supervisors are floating the idea of modifying its policy on reserves so as to make a substantial portion of this money available for ongoing operational expenses.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her son loved feeding stray cats and had a knack for fixing things, especially cars.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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One can point now to GE’s 20th century polluting of the Hudson River with PCB chemical contamination or to the tens of millions the company paid out in price-fixing claims during the 1960s.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The size and speed limits are real, but so is the production and the knack for momentum-changing plays.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But that may be changing, Tunnel artists and local art world figures say.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Costs such as landscaping or remodeling other parts of the house aren’t deductible.—
David Schepp,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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