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
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).
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The study suggests that interventions that target these modifiable risk factors — such as improving sleep, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — could help reduce the risk for night owls.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 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
And a 2024 Lancet Commission report finds about 45% cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, including exercise, smoking, alcohol use, diet and body weight, as well as social isolation.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 Dec. 2025
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The study suggests that interventions that target these modifiable risk factors — such as improving sleep, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — could help reduce the risk for night owls.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 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
And a 2024 Lancet Commission report finds about 45% cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, including exercise, smoking, alcohol use, diet and body weight, as well as social isolation.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
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Each suite also features padded headboards, tray ceilings, writing desks, espresso machines, refrigerators, and height-adjustable compact tables that unfold for in-suite dining.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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This under-$50 pair features a chic square-toe design, an adjustable back strap, and breathable knitted fabric.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tomatoes stand in for the classic marinara in this take on chicken Parm, but this recipe is endlessly adaptable.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to Charles Darwin, survival belongs not to the strongest species, nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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