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
In fact, several contacts from financial institutions saw a significant increase in requests for loan modifications.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Some analysts have suggested that Iran has drawn from Russia’s extensive battlefield experience with the drones, including modifications such as anti-jamming antennas, electronic warfare-resistant navigation, and new warheads.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Mullin tried to soften the blow but seemed to acknowledge his likely move across town would need to bring with it some modifications from Noem’s instincts.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
With these modifications, a rider could go up to 60 mph with a 5,000-watt motor, the district attorney’s office said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
These programs typically offer tax relief to offset out-of-pocket costs, such as home modifications, assistive technology, or respite care, though eligibility, benefit amounts, and other considerations vary widely.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
No modifications to the existing equipment are planned, other than to add antenna skirts and paint the equipment.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In December, lawmakers proposed modifications to a bill originally intended to protect the fliers from being taken down.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
About 80% of premature heart disease is preventable through lifestyle modifications.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Some analysts have suggested that Iran has drawn from Russia’s extensive battlefield experience with the drones, including modifications such as anti-jamming antennas, electronic warfare-resistant navigation, and new warheads.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Mullin tried to soften the blow but seemed to acknowledge his likely move across town would need to bring with it some modifications from Noem’s instincts.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
With these modifications, a rider could go up to 60 mph with a 5,000-watt motor, the district attorney’s office said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
These programs typically offer tax relief to offset out-of-pocket costs, such as home modifications, assistive technology, or respite care, though eligibility, benefit amounts, and other considerations vary widely.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
No modifications to the existing equipment are planned, other than to add antenna skirts and paint the equipment.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In December, lawmakers proposed modifications to a bill originally intended to protect the fliers from being taken down.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
About 80% of premature heart disease is preventable through lifestyle modifications.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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Rather than fretting over trends, make intentional alterations to the floor plan that feel special rather than builder-grade, McSwain says.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy and some of the people he’s placed in key roles across HHS and its agencies have made sweeping alterations to vaccination policy, undermining vaccine confidence in the process.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The resulting insights are intended to help scientists understand how the ocean is changing and what those changes mean for the planet.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The mold concerns have forced major changes to the school day.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Piedmont’s data shows the overall winter season was colder in several months compared with the previous winter, though the differences varied by month.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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While newborn screening identifies rare disease conditions in approximately 14,000 babies annually, the new research highlights how differences in state screening panels mean not all babies have the same opportunity for early detection.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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