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
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Staffing shortages are contributing to ground delays, longer wait times and travel modifications at airports across the country due to the government shutdown.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
The vehicle has a more aerodynamic body—the modifications produce over 1,100 pounds of downforce—as well as a monocoque made from a carbon-titanium material that’s lighter than that featured in the standard version of the open-top speed machine.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Also in the plans are new diagonal parking, water main replacement, storm sewer modifications, landscaping, new sidewalks and a new traffic signal at North Consaul Place and East Silver Spring Drive.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Financial institutions may offer payment deferrals, loan modifications and other forms of hardship assistance.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Naval News noted in an analysis that several modifications had been made to the ship since April, particularly to its sensor suite and weapon systems.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
With military modifications, the MRZR can also include infrared and blackout lighting, greater range and collapsible roll cages for internal transport in helicopters and on naval vessels.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The 528-foot warship also will undergo unspecified modifications during its yearlong visit to San Diego, headquarters of the Navy’s sprawling Third Fleet.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Staffing shortages are contributing to ground delays, longer wait times and travel modifications at airports across the country due to the government shutdown.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
The vehicle has a more aerodynamic body—the modifications produce over 1,100 pounds of downforce—as well as a monocoque made from a carbon-titanium material that’s lighter than that featured in the standard version of the open-top speed machine.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Also in the plans are new diagonal parking, water main replacement, storm sewer modifications, landscaping, new sidewalks and a new traffic signal at North Consaul Place and East Silver Spring Drive.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Financial institutions may offer payment deferrals, loan modifications and other forms of hardship assistance.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Naval News noted in an analysis that several modifications had been made to the ship since April, particularly to its sensor suite and weapon systems.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
With military modifications, the MRZR can also include infrared and blackout lighting, greater range and collapsible roll cages for internal transport in helicopters and on naval vessels.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The 528-foot warship also will undergo unspecified modifications during its yearlong visit to San Diego, headquarters of the Navy’s sprawling Third Fleet.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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But schools have some leeway in physical alterations if their buildings were constructed before certain standards were in effect.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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These alterations insinuate the physical presence of the photographer herself, imposing herself on the image.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company’s full-stack AI platform ensures users can transition projects between desktop and data center environments with minimal code changes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The news of Holland's impending departure is the latest in a series of recent roster changes for the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Doorman highlights more recent scholarship that argues that this is an oversimplification of what were larger theoretical differences between the movement’s two founders.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Participants will learn the differences between dabbling and diving ducks, their unique characteristics and how to use eBird to find local waterfowl viewing hot spots.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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