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 addition, photos have been released from last year’s race in which the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet appears to have those same modifications.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
As the organization anticipates a price tag of well over $200,000 and as high as $400,000 for street modifications and erosion-fighting maintenance in the Windansea Beach area, the board is seeking private donations and public grants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Rather than automatically raising costs in response to market changes, leaders should consider other methods before making concrete modifications to how the company currently operates.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Committee Deliberations: The bill faced setbacks in the House Budget Committee but was advanced after modifications, including earlier implementation of Medicaid work requirements and reduced clean energy subsidies.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
As the organization anticipates a price tag of well over $200,000 and as high as $400,000 for street modifications and erosion-fighting maintenance in the Windansea Beach area, the board is seeking private donations and public grants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Rather than automatically raising costs in response to market changes, leaders should consider other methods before making concrete modifications to how the company currently operates.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Committee Deliberations: The bill faced setbacks in the House Budget Committee but was advanced after modifications, including earlier implementation of Medicaid work requirements and reduced clean energy subsidies.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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However, some of the biggest changes will be felt at the NIH, where the budget document lists 2026 funding at $27.5 billion, down from nearly $48.5 billion in 2025.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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People who are relatively young and healthy could consider forgoing an annual shot, absent a dramatic change in the virus.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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One big difference, however, from other Universal hotels at similar price points is Helios Grand guests do not get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to cut waits at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Another notable difference is the absence of the American flag in the latest portrait.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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