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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 modifications
Many systems require special coatings, structural modifications, or complex fabrication steps to make the fibers responsive.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Its structural limitations did not allow for modifications, Fisher wrote.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Easy home modifications such as nightlights, grab bars and anti-slip mats in the shower can reduce the risk of injury.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The general idea is that the Horizon Evo will be able to operate from standard narrow-body airport gates without special modifications, while allowing airlines to use standard cargo-handling equipment and loading procedures.
—David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Those modifications combined to boost 305 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque, a sizeable jump from the 237 hp and 225 ft lbs of torque produced by the standard mill.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
These tRNA modifications can be a key driver of cancer and resistance to chemotherapy, and they are also linked to developmental and neurological diseases.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Its structural limitations did not allow for modifications, Fisher wrote.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Easy home modifications such as nightlights, grab bars and anti-slip mats in the shower can reduce the risk of injury.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The general idea is that the Horizon Evo will be able to operate from standard narrow-body airport gates without special modifications, while allowing airlines to use standard cargo-handling equipment and loading procedures.
—David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Those modifications combined to boost 305 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque, a sizeable jump from the 237 hp and 225 ft lbs of torque produced by the standard mill.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
These tRNA modifications can be a key driver of cancer and resistance to chemotherapy, and they are also linked to developmental and neurological diseases.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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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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Climate change and warming oceans could potentially be driving sharks to the Southern Hemisphere’s colder waters, but there was limited data on range changes near Antarctica because of the region’s remoteness, Kyne said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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More changes are inevitable over the next month, but not like last year’s clear-cutting.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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But there are some differences.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the National Center for State Courts, Connecticut ranks 21st in wages for general jurisdiction judges, but that slips to 42nd once adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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