modifications

plural of modification

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of modifications The best way forward would be to start over, or at least to negotiate modifications to the June accord’s terms. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 To do this, workers make surgical modifications and upgrades to key plant equipment, including turbines, pumps, motors and cooling systems. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Fewer design changes The first of Gaucher’s four-pillar strategy involves locking in submarine designs to prevent modifications from slowing construction. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 Leaders can link the GRC process to access logs, configuration modifications, data quality metrics and system alerts. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 If a doctor advises modifications to your duties or work environment, get the specific advice in writing, and let your employer know as soon as possible, Shegerian suggested. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Supreme’s modifications are purely cosmetic, as the streetwear label has stamped the upper of each boot with a repeating diamond tread pattern. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The tests analyze modifications to DNA and return a single number that may run higher or lower than the years on your driver’s license. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 In addition, the vehicle was developed using digital twin technology through ESOX OS, allowing for rapid modifications and updates. — New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
  • These are often added within the alterations process by a tailor and are customized to the height of the dress wearer.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • One of his biggest alterations, which came late in the process, were to the nails on the hands.
    — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • If De Soto decides to adopt a new noise ordinance as the city looks to determine whether the current rules adequately addresses industrial noise, Digital Realty would have to adhere to any changes, city attorney Reavey said.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Doctors may recommend a combination of lifestyle changes, breathing devices, medications, and sometimes surgery.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There were geographic differences in the places where cancers caused by infections occurred, too.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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