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
Weather modification is among the oldest and least successful human projects.
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Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
In the years since Enhanced announced its existence, humanity has entered a new era of body modification and augmentation.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
When North was first spotted with a dermal piercing on her hand in September 2025, fans were quick to call out Kardashian, 45, for allowing her preteen daughter to undergo body modifications.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
While the major work in the garden is mostly completed, gardens, of course, are never done, always requiring constant work and modifications.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
In the years since Enhanced announced its existence, humanity has entered a new era of body modification and augmentation.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
When North was first spotted with a dermal piercing on her hand in September 2025, fans were quick to call out Kardashian, 45, for allowing her preteen daughter to undergo body modifications.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
While the major work in the garden is mostly completed, gardens, of course, are never done, always requiring constant work and modifications.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
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Talks between senior figures from the engine manufacturers are taking place in Monaco this weekend before the next Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting takes place in a couple of weeks, where possible alterations or new proposals are likely to be evaluated.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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So, that is a separate alteration, a separate change from that cam housing clearance change, that adjustment.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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