modifications

plural of modification

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Recent Examples of modifications Pressed on why the company didn’t face any penalties, Villarreal testified that the state asked for policy modifications from the company. Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 CycloRP aims to work with existing engines without requiring hardware modifications. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Today, Richard Engel reports on the modifications some Ukrainians have made to daily life in the midst of a full-scale war with Russia, namely how doctors, patients, teachers and students have moved underground. Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 According to the White House, the lighting project consists of routine modifications and repairs that are being completed behind the scenes while the facility remains operational. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The route was shuttered for six weeks over the summer in order to complete track modifications. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Improvements will vary by site and include new or upgraded crosswalks, curb ramps, traffic signs, pavement markings, bicycle-lane treatments, traffic-signal modifications and student loading areas. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 After some major modifications, it's set to begin its five-year mission peering at new supernovas, distant galaxies and planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. Berly McCoy, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 In April, Spinnova began trial runs at the demonstration factory to test modifications aimed at improving production efficiency and fiber quality. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
  • Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Implementing even a small change to an analog system involves physical alterations such as wiring, disconnections, connections and hardware validation.
    Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Trump requested changes to the helipad last month after expressing dissatisfaction with the project.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ramsey, meanwhile, followed Joe Willock against Liverpool, Barnes against West Brom and Nick Woltemade at Spurs in providing a goal contribution as a substitute, continuing Jaissle’s early knack of making match-altering changes.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some differences between the 2004 plan for downtown and the 2026 plan for Crown Center jump out, including the number of projects and improvements listed.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For more on the differences, see our guide to whether bank text codes are enough to protect you.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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