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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
The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to a previous NIPSCO statement, but compliance is mandatory, and NIPSCO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The medium that the signal travels through alters the signal’s properties as well, as an oncoming train sounds different from the air, with your ear to the ground, or from submerged in a body of water.
—Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
The miracle fruit temporarily alters taste buds for about 30-40 minutes.
—Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Additional Considerations Adding milk, milk alternatives, or sweeteners alters the tea's health benefits.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The miracle fruit temporarily alters taste buds for about 30 to 40 minutes.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Markets, policymakers and regional leaders are now watching closely to see how far the conflict spreads, and whether the power shift in Tehran alters Iran’s political trajectory or further entrenches its security-first stance.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Heart The Lover by Lily King During her senior year of college, Jordan is drawn into an intense friendship and romantic triangle with two brilliant classmates, Sam and Yash, in a bond that shapes her ambitions and alters all three of their lives.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
This shift alters cultural momentum.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The medium that the signal travels through alters the signal’s properties as well, as an oncoming train sounds different from the air, with your ear to the ground, or from submerged in a body of water.
—Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
The miracle fruit temporarily alters taste buds for about 30-40 minutes.
—Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Additional Considerations Adding milk, milk alternatives, or sweeteners alters the tea's health benefits.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The miracle fruit temporarily alters taste buds for about 30 to 40 minutes.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Markets, policymakers and regional leaders are now watching closely to see how far the conflict spreads, and whether the power shift in Tehran alters Iran’s political trajectory or further entrenches its security-first stance.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Heart The Lover by Lily King During her senior year of college, Jordan is drawn into an intense friendship and romantic triangle with two brilliant classmates, Sam and Yash, in a bond that shapes her ambitions and alters all three of their lives.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
This shift alters cultural momentum.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alters
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Imagine someone takes a real photo of a tense political event and modifies only a small portion of it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Senate amendment changes the availability of two expensive drugs – Biktarvy and Descovy.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Amisa dies, Szu’s life changes drastically.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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The research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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As Venus meets Pluto, a private exchange transforms your expectations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Alters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alters. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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