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
Guardianship is a life-altering and often permanent legal process that strips disabled adults of control over their life decisions.
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Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Scary Movie also takes on political targets like Fox News, cultural phenomena like livestreaming, and history-altering events like the COVID pandemic.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
For a storyteller whose works revolve around complicated or slippery romances, life-altering revelations, and fateful everyday encounters, the brutality of the mafia and New York City street vigilantes feels far removed from her own.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Nicotine is among the most addictive substances known, altering the brain’s reward pathways and making quitting notoriously difficult.
—Kimberly McCreight, Time, 3 June 2026
Out of nowhere, a storm rolls in, altering the Bowden family’s plans.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Now, Garrett will play for McVay following Monday’s landscape-altering trade agreement between the Rams and Browns.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Microwaving can affect the avocado's flavor and consistency by altering some of the fruit's more subtle flavor molecules.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
What followed was a blur of emergency responders, hospital rooms and life-altering medical procedures.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Scary Movie also takes on political targets like Fox News, cultural phenomena like livestreaming, and history-altering events like the COVID pandemic.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
For a storyteller whose works revolve around complicated or slippery romances, life-altering revelations, and fateful everyday encounters, the brutality of the mafia and New York City street vigilantes feels far removed from her own.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Nicotine is among the most addictive substances known, altering the brain’s reward pathways and making quitting notoriously difficult.
—Kimberly McCreight, Time, 3 June 2026
Out of nowhere, a storm rolls in, altering the Bowden family’s plans.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Now, Garrett will play for McVay following Monday’s landscape-altering trade agreement between the Rams and Browns.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Microwaving can affect the avocado's flavor and consistency by altering some of the fruit's more subtle flavor molecules.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
What followed was a blur of emergency responders, hospital rooms and life-altering medical procedures.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
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The use of shotcrete makes modifying a 65-year-old structure easier, adds Dull.—
D. Hunter Reardon,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Otherwise, tenants would be allowed to withhold up to 50% of their rent or $500, whichever is greater, and put the money toward replacing the broken appliance or fixing whatever needs to be remedied.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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For the last eight months, The Athletic has been investigating the threat of fixing to the integrity of sport.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
3 June 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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And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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