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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
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Stock car racing's origins trace back to the Prohibition era when bootleggers raced modified cars.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Some children, like Lucia, need modified instruction.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Winds diminished, and crews were able to make multiple water and fire-retardant drops on the fire, using large air tankers such as a modified Boeing 737 that can drop up to 4,000 gallons in a single pass.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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
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
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 two modified Starlink satellites were tasked with scanning Starship's heat shield tiles, in a test meant to assess the ability to inspect them for possible damage prior to reentry.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Stock car racing's origins trace back to the Prohibition era when bootleggers raced modified cars.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Some children, like Lucia, need modified instruction.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Winds diminished, and crews were able to make multiple water and fire-retardant drops on the fire, using large air tankers such as a modified Boeing 737 that can drop up to 4,000 gallons in a single pass.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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
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
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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Shortly after Macron’s December 2025 trip to Beijing, France altered the political settlement in New Caledonia.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Israel’s extraordinary technological, military, and economic success has altered perceptions.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 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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Haiti has qualified for the first time since 1974.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for the playoffs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The second Wild Sisters bookstore will be housed in the new and remodeled Paperwork Building, the owners wrote online.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Shop cushy seating, weather-resistant dining tables, storage solutions, cushions, planters, and lighting to suit every space—all up to 52 percent off for a limited time.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 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 26 May. 2026.
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