as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
architects designed the arena to be easily modifiable for staging a variety of events
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Recent Examples of modifiable
But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.
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Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Midlife is also a period when many modifiable risk factors become more prominent.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Lung, stomach and cervical cancers accounted for nearly half of the cases that were linked to modifiable risks, with many linked to viruses and bacteria like the human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and C, and Helicobacter pylori (a common bacterium that infects the stomach lining).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Those modifiable factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
But the good news is that this research identifies yet another modifiable risk factor.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Dec. 2025
Mandate disclosure of modifiable fees and the notice requirements for such changes.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
They can be fixed or non-modifiable, like a family history or advancing age, or modifiable, like a sedentary lifestyle or excessive alcohol or salt consumption.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
The report estimated that addressing 14 modifiable risk factors—including vascular conditions—could prevent or delay 45 percent of dementia cases worldwide.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Midlife is also a period when many modifiable risk factors become more prominent.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Lung, stomach and cervical cancers accounted for nearly half of the cases that were linked to modifiable risks, with many linked to viruses and bacteria like the human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and C, and Helicobacter pylori (a common bacterium that infects the stomach lining).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Those modifiable factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
But the good news is that this research identifies yet another modifiable risk factor.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Dec. 2025
Mandate disclosure of modifiable fees and the notice requirements for such changes.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
They can be fixed or non-modifiable, like a family history or advancing age, or modifiable, like a sedentary lifestyle or excessive alcohol or salt consumption.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
The report estimated that addressing 14 modifiable risk factors—including vascular conditions—could prevent or delay 45 percent of dementia cases worldwide.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
Adjective
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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The device also doubles as an adjustable stand-up desk.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Available silhouettes include a classic rectangular shape, as well as square, round, oval, and runners that are adaptable to different types of patio spaces.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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One reason for their success is because raccoons are clever and adaptable.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The new firm, as is being redefined by AI, is a much smaller corpus of full-time employees, because those are the least flexible workers in your talent pool.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Asia, governments from Vietnam to the Philippines are reviving flexible work orders to curb fuel demand, and across Europe, ministers are urging residents to skip the commute to save gas.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Modifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifiable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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