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 shift to an all-wheel park requires no construction modifications and would utilize separate sessions to maintain safety and maximize facility activity, city officials said.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
WaiV Robotics’ system allows uncrewed aerial vehicles to launch and recover from vessels as small as 10 m long without requiring modifications to the drone’s hardware or software.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The agreement came together in the last few days and includes some modifications from the April 8 offer.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2026
Architectural review committees can review, comment on, and approve or reject owners’ plans for property improvements and modifications in accordance with a community’s governing documents and architectural guidelines.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Want complete control over your property’s appearance and modifications.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Despite its size, the DLG-P system is designed to support the reduction of PFOA and PFOS contaminants, offering an entry point for households that want to reduce PFAS exposure without extensive modifications.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 May 2026
According to Ingber, first-line therapy often includes dietary and behavioral modifications, along with pelvic floor physical therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
But the Sacramento County supervisors have also voted for their own modifications to the Continuum of Care.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
WaiV Robotics’ system allows uncrewed aerial vehicles to launch and recover from vessels as small as 10 m long without requiring modifications to the drone’s hardware or software.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The agreement came together in the last few days and includes some modifications from the April 8 offer.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2026
Architectural review committees can review, comment on, and approve or reject owners’ plans for property improvements and modifications in accordance with a community’s governing documents and architectural guidelines.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Want complete control over your property’s appearance and modifications.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Despite its size, the DLG-P system is designed to support the reduction of PFOA and PFOS contaminants, offering an entry point for households that want to reduce PFAS exposure without extensive modifications.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 May 2026
According to Ingber, first-line therapy often includes dietary and behavioral modifications, along with pelvic floor physical therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
But the Sacramento County supervisors have also voted for their own modifications to the Continuum of Care.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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He was also not included in Villa’s Europa League squad, with the club only allowed to make three alterations ahead of the knockout phase, with January signings Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz, plus the return of Leon Bailey, included.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Just one of many changes brought in by MLB’s attempt to make the game better.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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And all of those size differences are too small to have any effect on cognitive ability, so Neanderthals could easily be on par with our species there, too.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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These devices also do not have precise depth targeting as in-office devices to really stimulate collagen for noticeable differences in your skin.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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