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
After winning modifications to the ballot label to remove argumentative and prejudicial language, taxpayers are suing the measure proponents over their ballot argument.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, people’s taste in car modifications varies wildly depending on a whole host of factors, with geography being a big one.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
During each warrant, deputies said that evidence consistent with diesel fuel theft operations and vehicle modifications was located.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The city of Chicago sued Glock in 2024, alleging the manufacturer’s Austrian parent company knowingly ignored a design flaw in its pistols that allowed simple modifications to fire automatic rounds.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to the longer contract cycle, the employers were also seeking modifications to the health plan to cut costs.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Epigenetic changes are modifications of gene expression that don’t change the underlying DNA sequence.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
In contrast to bicycles, e-bikes can go up to 30 mph, and even faster with modifications.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, people’s taste in car modifications varies wildly depending on a whole host of factors, with geography being a big one.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
During each warrant, deputies said that evidence consistent with diesel fuel theft operations and vehicle modifications was located.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The city of Chicago sued Glock in 2024, alleging the manufacturer’s Austrian parent company knowingly ignored a design flaw in its pistols that allowed simple modifications to fire automatic rounds.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to the longer contract cycle, the employers were also seeking modifications to the health plan to cut costs.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Epigenetic changes are modifications of gene expression that don’t change the underlying DNA sequence.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
In contrast to bicycles, e-bikes can go up to 30 mph, and even faster with modifications.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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As a 5-footer, my favorite part is that the pants are available in a petite-friendly inseam, along with four other inseam options, limiting the need for alterations.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Together, these alterations reveal that our sense of bodily self is not rigid but can be reshaped, at least for a short time, by changing the information the brain receives.—
Utkarsh Gupta,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Several Republicans also have suggested changes, such as the warrant requirement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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This restructuring will result in changes to a number of employment areas within the district.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Let’s examine their specs, strengths, weaknesses and differences, along with how Edmunds’ car experts rated them overall and in specific categories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the broader disagreement, Wenski noted that differences between world leaders - even between a pope and a president - are not unusual.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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