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
Many factors linked to higher cancer risk are modifiable, regardless of relationship status.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Smoking is another leading modifiable cause, roughly doubling the risk of a repeat stroke, per the above source.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Glock is also easily modifiable with an aftermarket third-party device colloquially known as a Glock switch.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
High cholesterol in women can arise from modifiable factors like diet and activity, or non-modifiable ones like age, hormones, and genetics.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
More recently, a growing body of evidence has shown that vision loss can also be a risk factor for dementia — leading to the influential Lancet Commission in 2024 to add untreated vision loss to its list of 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.
—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
Those modifiable factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Smoking is another leading modifiable cause, roughly doubling the risk of a repeat stroke, per the above source.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Glock is also easily modifiable with an aftermarket third-party device colloquially known as a Glock switch.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
High cholesterol in women can arise from modifiable factors like diet and activity, or non-modifiable ones like age, hormones, and genetics.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
More recently, a growing body of evidence has shown that vision loss can also be a risk factor for dementia — leading to the influential Lancet Commission in 2024 to add untreated vision loss to its list of 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.
—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
Those modifiable factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
Adjective
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An adjustable interior drawstring makes for a customizable fit, too.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For me, the key is to stay true to the vision and remain adaptable.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rather than overspecializing, the robot combines multiple capabilities into a single adaptable platform.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fridge foraging is flexible by design, built around a few adaptable formats that absorb nearly any combination of ingredients.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Designed for all-day wear, these clogs have a foam insole with moderate cushioning and a supportive, flexible outsole.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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 18 Apr. 2026.
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