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
About half of the world’s disease burden is preventable, according to the new research, attributable to dozens of modifiable risk factors.
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the Lancet Commission added vision loss and high LDL cholesterol to its list of 12 modifiable risk factors that can prevent up to 45% of dementia cases.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit alleges Glock knowingly sells easily modifiable firearms and that the stores cater to criminals.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Based on these findings, chronic insomnia could be a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to Carvalho.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The website lists depression as well as a modifiable factor.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Hypertension is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and all-cause mortality, Jones explained.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Obesity, which affected roughly one-third of the women surveyed, was the most common modifiable risk factor in the CDC study.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Nutritional epidemiology, the study of how diet impacts disease risk and progression, has been key in identifying modifiable factors for chronic diseases.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the Lancet Commission added vision loss and high LDL cholesterol to its list of 12 modifiable risk factors that can prevent up to 45% of dementia cases.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit alleges Glock knowingly sells easily modifiable firearms and that the stores cater to criminals.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Based on these findings, chronic insomnia could be a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to Carvalho.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The website lists depression as well as a modifiable factor.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Hypertension is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and all-cause mortality, Jones explained.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Obesity, which affected roughly one-third of the women surveyed, was the most common modifiable risk factor in the CDC study.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Nutritional epidemiology, the study of how diet impacts disease risk and progression, has been key in identifying modifiable factors for chronic diseases.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
Adjective
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The finished material is durable and highly flexible, with adjustable electrical resistance and low surface density.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also called wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas, this adaptable perennial produces spikes of up to twenty pale blue, pink, or white blooms that open sequentially from the bottom upward.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many feature regions with differing mechanical properties, guiding robots with complex, adaptable movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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 28 Oct. 2025.
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