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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
In sports, an athlete can sometimes show that loss of the chance to play games—games that will never be replayed—is a type of irreparable harm, as is reputational damage that irreversibly alters one’s reputation or a company’s brand.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But Season 3 goes beyond extending the pre-existing story and meaningfully alters the status quo.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Volcanic activity can also trigger earthquakes, especially when magma shifts beneath the surface or alters pressure in surrounding rock.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Sarah, desperate for a child, takes an impassioned and complicated step through Hagar that forever alters her family’s path before experiencing an unexpected miracle late in life.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Information comes to light that alters your recollection of events as Mercury and Pluto clash.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The companion bill, SB 371, also alters insurance requirements for drivers, reducing the mandatory coverage for accidents involving uninsured or underinsured motorists from $1 million down to $60,000 per individual and $300,000 per accident.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
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.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 3 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
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But Season 3 goes beyond extending the pre-existing story and meaningfully alters the status quo.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Volcanic activity can also trigger earthquakes, especially when magma shifts beneath the surface or alters pressure in surrounding rock.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Sarah, desperate for a child, takes an impassioned and complicated step through Hagar that forever alters her family’s path before experiencing an unexpected miracle late in life.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Information comes to light that alters your recollection of events as Mercury and Pluto clash.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The companion bill, SB 371, also alters insurance requirements for drivers, reducing the mandatory coverage for accidents involving uninsured or underinsured motorists from $1 million down to $60,000 per individual and $300,000 per accident.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
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.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alters
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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
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Your presence alone changes the dynamic.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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What will make Sophie the person that changes his mind?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 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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Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The city’s skyline appears, populated with puppets representing Loro Piana artisans, and eventually transforms into the contours of Bergdorf Goodman itself.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Alters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alters. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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