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as in modifies
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 fixes
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 alters
While it’s well established that pregnancy alters several hormones, there’s currently not enough evidence to connect changes within the body to the colored toilet seat phenomenon.
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Hannah Silverman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
That knowledge will become increasingly important as climate change alters the ecosystems on which all of those creatures, including us, depend.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
The new map, approved in June, alters the Democratic Precincts 1 and 2 in southern Tarrant County.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The new discovery completely alters our understanding of gamma ray bursts, which were once thought to be caused only by black holes.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Cline and Apa's latest Prime Video film stars Cline as Heather, a young woman on a European adventure whose encounter with Apa’s Jack alters the trajectory of her life.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
When one partner removes or alters such rituals significantly, the other may experience not just inconvenience, but loss of intimacy and belonging.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Future access uncertain If the CDC significantly alters its recommendation, health insurers would no longer be required to cover the cost of the shots.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
No one has bothered to figure out the degree to which that alters the scaling laws of AI models until now.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Hannah Silverman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
That knowledge will become increasingly important as climate change alters the ecosystems on which all of those creatures, including us, depend.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
The new map, approved in June, alters the Democratic Precincts 1 and 2 in southern Tarrant County.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The new discovery completely alters our understanding of gamma ray bursts, which were once thought to be caused only by black holes.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Cline and Apa's latest Prime Video film stars Cline as Heather, a young woman on a European adventure whose encounter with Apa’s Jack alters the trajectory of her life.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
When one partner removes or alters such rituals significantly, the other may experience not just inconvenience, but loss of intimacy and belonging.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Future access uncertain If the CDC significantly alters its recommendation, health insurers would no longer be required to cover the cost of the shots.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
No one has bothered to figure out the degree to which that alters the scaling laws of AI models until now.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alters
Verb
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The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
16 June 2024
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This treatment fixes core biological deficits and therefore could be disease-modifying.—
Alice Park,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unless something changes drastically at the top of the lineup, expect more of the same in 2025-26.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Little wonder that a philosopher who changes course invites surprise, suspicion, and sometimes the hostility of old friends.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 26-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a male figure that transforms into tree branches housing various bird species.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This mix of coffee, garlic, paprika, brown sugar, and sea salt transforms average steaks, ground beef, or pork into flavorful centerpieces.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Alters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alters. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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