as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the rough draft needed only a few modifications before it was ready to hand in
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Recent Examples of modification
In a few, rare cases, officials settled on major modifications to the highway, including a tunnel that in 2013 replaced a treacherous stretch of the road known as Devil’s Slide south of Pacifica.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The House is on recess for the entire week, making modifications to any of the bills ahead of the Friday deadline nearly impossible.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of cutting or permanently altering DNA, STX-1150 essentially installs modifications and DNA methylation marks at the PCSK9 locus in liver cells, which silences gene expression in a way that can be reversed if needed.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Engineers designed a retracting platform and other modifications to showcase SOAC’s capabilities.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The House is on recess for the entire week, making modifications to any of the bills ahead of the Friday deadline nearly impossible.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of cutting or permanently altering DNA, STX-1150 essentially installs modifications and DNA methylation marks at the PCSK9 locus in liver cells, which silences gene expression in a way that can be reversed if needed.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Engineers designed a retracting platform and other modifications to showcase SOAC’s capabilities.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Similar proposals have drawn alarm from voting rights groups, which say such changes could lead to widespread problems for voters.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most patients show changes in the fluid that surrounds the brain, commonly seen in other viral brain infections.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The buildup has robbed the Pentagon of the element of surprise, but that may not make a huge difference.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The meeting produced some optimism that a deal was within reach, but differences remain about who should give up more water if drought persists.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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