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
Tolentino and Mendez led a Home Savings Workshop for more than a dozen people Tuesday at Clean Power Lake County’s Waukegan Office, revealing numerous tips from closely reading a monthly bill to simple lifestyle modifications like changing the time-of-day laundry is done.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The simplest modification to extend a missile’s range is to reduce its payload.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The electric company is proposing two modifications to two existing electric transmission easements.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Senators and representatives passed a stopgap fix that keeps ADAP intact, with some modifications, through June 30.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The simplest modification to extend a missile’s range is to reduce its payload.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The electric company is proposing two modifications to two existing electric transmission easements.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Senators and representatives passed a stopgap fix that keeps ADAP intact, with some modifications, through June 30.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for modification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Friday starts warm with mostly sunny skies in the morning, but changes arrive around midday.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some Charlotte region transportation board members want a say on whether the contentious Interstate 77 South toll lane project should continue based on upcoming design changes.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the rallies over, the differences in ideology could complicate efforts to deliver their votes.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The different signs in the crowd signaled the difference in ages of the attendees.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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