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to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
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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
CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Its modified Toyota Highlanders have been gathering data there since last year.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In 1984, the company ran a modified 911 called the 953 in the grueling Paris-Dakar Rally, and the fabled 959 was originally created in part to handle the same sort of no-pavement competition.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Developers for Old Orchard Towers were required to seek an additional sign-off from the Board for a modified review.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Soon came news of the return of star tight end Travis Kelce, a vital presence whose encore season on the surface doesn’t signify change but figures to be in a modified role as the Chiefs should be compelled to fortify what faded into an erratic wide receiver corps.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The aircraft are often used by the vice president, the first lady and for transporting the president to airports where the modified 747s can’t land.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
The Blues, for example, have four full no-trade clauses to maneuver around, plus four players with modified no-trade clauses.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Since then, Moscow has modified them to improve their effectiveness, begun domestic production, and repeatedly launched the drones in waves at Ukrainian cities.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The emails Handala posted are curated and are arranged into folders last modified on May 21, 2025.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Andrew Barber, the assistant director of Porter County Central Communications, said the CAD system could be modified to ensure that only officers on patrol duty would be called.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
After questions about the legality of the initial proposal establishing the buffer zones were raised, including from the mayor and police commissioner, the Council modified the bill.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The laws so far have been modified to increase state control.
—Sarah Moreno
updated March 24, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran most likely modified an existing type of missile, but increasing a missile’s range poses significant challenges.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
They were modified, reproduced, and outfitted in showy décor, becoming a key way of getting around for working-class Filipinos.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Its modified Toyota Highlanders have been gathering data there since last year.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In 1984, the company ran a modified 911 called the 953 in the grueling Paris-Dakar Rally, and the fabled 959 was originally created in part to handle the same sort of no-pavement competition.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Developers for Old Orchard Towers were required to seek an additional sign-off from the Board for a modified review.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Soon came news of the return of star tight end Travis Kelce, a vital presence whose encore season on the surface doesn’t signify change but figures to be in a modified role as the Chiefs should be compelled to fortify what faded into an erratic wide receiver corps.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The aircraft are often used by the vice president, the first lady and for transporting the president to airports where the modified 747s can’t land.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
The Blues, for example, have four full no-trade clauses to maneuver around, plus four players with modified no-trade clauses.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Since then, Moscow has modified them to improve their effectiveness, begun domestic production and repeatedly launched the drones in waves at Ukrainian cities.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Since then, Moscow has modified them to improve their effectiveness, begun domestic production, and repeatedly launched the drones in waves at Ukrainian cities.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The emails Handala posted are curated and are arranged into folders last modified on May 21, 2025.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Andrew Barber, the assistant director of Porter County Central Communications, said the CAD system could be modified to ensure that only officers on patrol duty would be called.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
After questions about the legality of the initial proposal establishing the buffer zones were raised, including from the mayor and police commissioner, the Council modified the bill.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The laws so far have been modified to increase state control.
—Sarah Moreno
updated March 24, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran most likely modified an existing type of missile, but increasing a missile’s range poses significant challenges.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
They were modified, reproduced, and outfitted in showy décor, becoming a key way of getting around for working-class Filipinos.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
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Billy Randolph had shaped them and how his death had altered their lives, responses came after long pauses and were choked with grief.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Detectives also discovered that the suspect had altered his appearance on some occasions to resemble a female in an apparent effort to avoid detection, according to the Police Department.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Again this year, visitors are contending with a somewhat restricted blossom appreciation area at the Tidal Basin, home to the highest concentration of the trees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Actions such as hostilities toward staff or other residents, bringing items to meetings that can be used as weapons, or showing unusual interest in restricted areas should also raise red flags.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But only White Democrats qualified for the event, prompting protests from candidates of color who were excluded.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tennessee qualified for the CFP and made the Sweet 16 in 2025, Michigan did so in 2022.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several luxury vehicles were parked outside, and the property appeared recently remodeled, the outlet reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The luxurious 5-star resort first opened in 1868, though it was remodeled as recently as 2004.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Burden of Justice was created by Jens Lapidus, a criminal defense attorney turned writer and showrunner, best known for his crime novel Snabba Cash (Easy Money), adapted as a film trilogy starring Joel Kinnaman and later reworked by Lapidus himself into a two-season Netflix series.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Growth hormones and genes that respond to stress were reworked, some lost, others boosted.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Strong feedback is specific, behavior-based, and tied to outcomes.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s office offers an online tool to help voters look up their specific polling place for this election.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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