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to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modified
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The district attorney’s office also has filed felony child endangerment charges against a Yorba Linda father whose 12-year-old son was critically injured after crashing a modified e-motorcycle allegedly capable of speeds up to 60 mph.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The World Championship Running of the Tubs in June pays homage to Bathhouse Row with a Pinewood Derby-style race using modified bathtubs.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
In April, a Yorba Linda father was charged with felony child endangerment after authorities alleged his son ran a red light and was hit by a car while riding a modified e-motorcycle capable of reaching up to 60 mph.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Asuka caught Sky in the arm bar, but Sky reversed and locked in Asuka in a modified Asuka Lock until Asuka got the rope break.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Peden said this is a modified pain response.
—Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Encourage him to embrace the idea of modified eating that will help you as a couple be strong and healthy for each other.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
On-site energy storage Locating power-generating capacity on-site, even using modified jet engines to drive steam turbines, is one emerging option to address data centers’ high power needs.
—Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The interest rate may be seen as a stand-in for immutable deep parameters like people’s rate of time preference, or as a price set within the financial system, which can be modified to achieve our collective goals.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Both foods can be modified to create a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 May 2026
That proposal was eventually embodied in Princeton’s famous Honor Code, adopted in 1893 and modified only lightly in the ensuing 133 years.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This saves memory and work when most data is not modified.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Adjective
The motorcade also included other modified vehicles of some interest, including what appeared to be a modified Lincoln Navigator.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The district attorney’s office also has filed felony child endangerment charges against a Yorba Linda father whose 12-year-old son was critically injured after crashing a modified e-motorcycle allegedly capable of speeds up to 60 mph.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The World Championship Running of the Tubs in June pays homage to Bathhouse Row with a Pinewood Derby-style race using modified bathtubs.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
In April, a Yorba Linda father was charged with felony child endangerment after authorities alleged his son ran a red light and was hit by a car while riding a modified e-motorcycle capable of reaching up to 60 mph.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Asuka caught Sky in the arm bar, but Sky reversed and locked in Asuka in a modified Asuka Lock until Asuka got the rope break.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Peden said this is a modified pain response.
—Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Encourage him to embrace the idea of modified eating that will help you as a couple be strong and healthy for each other.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
On-site energy storage Locating power-generating capacity on-site, even using modified jet engines to drive steam turbines, is one emerging option to address data centers’ high power needs.
—Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Fearing investigations and the loss of government contracts, dozens of the nation's largest companies, from McDonald's to Facebook owner Meta, modified or scrapped diversity programs to stay off the administration's radar.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The interest rate may be seen as a stand-in for immutable deep parameters like people’s rate of time preference, or as a price set within the financial system, which can be modified to achieve our collective goals.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Both foods can be modified to create a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 May 2026
That proposal was eventually embodied in Princeton’s famous Honor Code, adopted in 1893 and modified only lightly in the ensuing 133 years.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This saves memory and work when most data is not modified.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Buffett said at the time that the pandemic had fundamentally altered consumer behavior and travel patterns.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Investigators say Mott climbed over an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire before entering the restricted airfield.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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And speaking of restricted free agency, the obvious winner for most regrettable decision one year later was choosing Christian Braun’s extension over Peyton Watson’s.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Verb
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All four of those teams would have qualified for a 24-team CFP.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The distribution of the top singles players in the sport is pretty apparent here, with the 8 women who qualified for the Tour Finals distributed amongst the top seven teams ranked here.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The city’s Office of Sustainability, which led the implementation of Garcetti’s ambitious Green New Deal, was also remodeled early in Bass’s tenure, with many of its responsibilities moved to the Board of Public Works and the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Sports nonprofit Asphalt Green remodeled the pool at River East and reopened it in 2024.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And while the state has seen strong GDP growth in recent months, business groups still worry that this economic success could be stifled by limited job growth and economic uncertainty in the wake of federal policy changes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Bandana motifs—pulled from Los Angeles’ street culture—are reworked across denim and shirts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The odds usually appeared alone, without referencing any specific sportsbook, but, periodically, text appeared in the ticker saying they were provided by DraftKings.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Police have not released a specific motive for the shooting the suspect's name.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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