modifiable

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Recent Examples of modifiable Consider asking your primary care physician about fasting glucose testing before your next annual visit; insulin resistance is the modifiable factor the trials keep returning to. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Dementia rates are climbing, and researchers keep pointing to the plate as one of the most modifiable risk factors. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Hearing loss is one of the biggest individual risk factors in the Lancet commission’s list, representing 7% of modifiable risk. Kathleen Felton, Time, 21 July 2026 In fact, research shows that nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 6 July 2026 One possible way forward may be certification where legitimate biological aging tests, which yield metrics that have been shown to be both reproducible and modifiable with different therapeutic interventions, are given a gold stamp by an international consortium of experts. Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Large population studies have identified modifiable risk factors, including cardiovascular and metabolic health, sleep, physical activity, and social engagement, which together account for a substantial proportion of dementia risk. Elizabeth Bevins, STAT, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
Adjective
  • The self-tie waist and adjustable spaghetti straps create a more customized fit, while the lightweight fabric flatters the body without clinging.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
  • Plus, it’s made with pockets and an adjustable waist to get the fit just right.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • Organizations that encourage continuous learning, mutual mentoring and knowledge sharing become more adaptable while helping employees grow throughout their careers.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • Alongside it, Ring has also taken the covers off the Outdoor Camera (2nd Gen), adding sharper 2K video, improved low-light performance, and more flexible installation options to one of its most versatile security cameras.
    Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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