as in alterations
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
So, prior to today's launch, the company made some modifications to help facilitate a future Ship chopsticks catch.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Technical Complexity Of Integration Implementing fiscalization usually requires deep modifications to existing POS software, especially for functions tied to receipt issuance, transaction storage and secure communication.
—Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Izumo and Kaga are expected to complete the second and final stage of modifications in fiscal 2027 and 2028, respectively, Japan's Defense Ministry said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
At the time, Majority Leader John Thune expressed little interest in making modifications.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2025
Additionally, these modifications demonstrate a greater capacity to regulate intestinal flora disorders, thereby presenting a potential candidate for anti-obesity treatment.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Rust of the unibody shell and decades of unfortunate modifications have reduced the number of top-tier cars on the market.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
The organization's services include electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, accessibility modifications, lead abatement and more, according to the organization's 2025 Impact Report.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency sets the federal standards for how stormwater processing tools like retention ponds need to be constructed, but the agency doesn't require external modifications like fencing.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Technical Complexity Of Integration Implementing fiscalization usually requires deep modifications to existing POS software, especially for functions tied to receipt issuance, transaction storage and secure communication.
—Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Izumo and Kaga are expected to complete the second and final stage of modifications in fiscal 2027 and 2028, respectively, Japan's Defense Ministry said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
At the time, Majority Leader John Thune expressed little interest in making modifications.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2025
Additionally, these modifications demonstrate a greater capacity to regulate intestinal flora disorders, thereby presenting a potential candidate for anti-obesity treatment.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Rust of the unibody shell and decades of unfortunate modifications have reduced the number of top-tier cars on the market.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
The organization's services include electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, accessibility modifications, lead abatement and more, according to the organization's 2025 Impact Report.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency sets the federal standards for how stormwater processing tools like retention ponds need to be constructed, but the agency doesn't require external modifications like fencing.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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And though there is change in the C-suite, don’t expect radical alterations to the beloved stores.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Louisville feels the time is now to approach the NCAA about 2013 in light of the Michigan sign stealing outcome and seismic changes in college sports.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Those changes have contributed to phosphorus and nitrogen loading in the lakes.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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With careful inspection, differences in head size, body size, eye color and scale counts can help distinguish the species, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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