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alters

verb

present tense third-person singular of alter

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 El Niño changes the weather around the world by adjusting where heat is released into the atmosphere, which alters major wind patterns. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026 But what completely alters Toronto’s trajectory and keeps the Maple Leafs in the upper echelon is the arrival of Gavin McKenna. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Changing these couplers alters how the resonators interact, allowing the same underlying circuit to produce different optical responses. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 Each mode alters the character of the Valen, including its throttle response. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 In June, officials confirmed the formation of an El Niño, the natural warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide, that is expected to grow to historic strength. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Plus, transforming swift rivers into stagnant reservoirs alters downstream water temperatures, sediment flow, and oxygen levels, destroying the delicate habitats native fish depend on to survive. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 Long days were spent cleaning, drawing and waiting for customers during slow periods, all while mastering a craft that permanently alters another person’s body. — Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 This year’s weather is also expected to be affected by El Nino, a natural warming of the equatorial Pacific that alters weather patterns and spikes temperatures across the globe. — Tammy Webber, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

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So the team fed AlphaFold versions of a target DNA sequence, along with a guide RNA, the Cas9 sequence, and an enzyme that chemically modifies bases and can stick to Cas9.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
For example, Texas angler Dustin Grice modifies his spinnerbaits by adding chartreuse and white willow-leaf blades with a matching chartreuse/white skirt.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Definition of modifies

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Stop thinking of customer service as the department that fixes problems.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
By testing pellet presses, pin welders, and automated inspection tools without live radiation, the team fixes mechanical issues before the equipment enters commercial service.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

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Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
That perspective also changes how leaders think about their teams.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of changes

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More than just structural support For decades, scientists have known that bone provides support, stores minerals and continuously remodels itself.

— Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
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

Definition of remodels

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This one has a lid that transforms it into an outdoor table, and at 32 inches wide, there’s plenty of room for food, drinks, and more.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Final Thoughts Powered by a faster processor and deeply integrated with proactive Gemini features, the Google Pixel Watch 5 transforms Wear OS into a truly intelligent assistant on your wrist.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

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