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
Want complete control over your property’s appearance and modifications.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Despite its size, the DLG-P system is designed to support the reduction of PFOA and PFOS contaminants, offering an entry point for households that want to reduce PFAS exposure without extensive modifications.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Technological advancements over recent decades have made various forms of body modification increasingly accessible — and inescapable on many social media algorithms.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Start with bodyweight, use modifications, progress gradually, and allow recovery time to build strength and prevent injury.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 5 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Despite its size, the DLG-P system is designed to support the reduction of PFOA and PFOS contaminants, offering an entry point for households that want to reduce PFAS exposure without extensive modifications.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Technological advancements over recent decades have made various forms of body modification increasingly accessible — and inescapable on many social media algorithms.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Start with bodyweight, use modifications, progress gradually, and allow recovery time to build strength and prevent injury.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for modification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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He was also not included in Villa’s Europa League squad, with the club only allowed to make three alterations ahead of the knockout phase, with January signings Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz, plus the return of Leon Bailey, included.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The most recent playoff game with at least 25 lead changes came May 2, 2015, when the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers had 31.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Although still early days, the adoption of AI is contributing to changes in the occupational mix; has been directly cited as a reason (or, perhaps, scapegoat) for layoffs; and has shown potential to influence economy-shaping dynamics such as productivity and wages.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In practice, though, designing a policy that acts wisely on this difference is all but impossible.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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For Edison, junior Hayden Pham was a difference-maker throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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