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as in altered
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
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as in changed
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
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Pulisic has been practicing away from his teammates, in modified training, since Monday.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
On June 5, founder and chief test pilot Miguel Iturmendi conducted a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida aboard a modified Pipistrel Taurus motor glider designated as the Helios Horizon.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
In Yorba Linda, a 12-year-old was critically injured while riding a modified e-motorcycle.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
And even in the Fifteenth Amendment; of course, that’s a modified amendment.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Miguel Iturmendi carried out a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida on June 5, taking to the skies in a modified Pipistrel Taurus motor glider that the team has simply called the Helios Horizon.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.
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Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
People who might otherwise use modified fasts or bariatric surgery could be candidates for retatrutide—and some scientists think certain individuals could see health benefits from greater weight reductions than the drug provides.
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Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The latest controversy involves San Francisco Giants pitchers who recently modified or refused to wear rainbow-logo hats during a Pride Night event, citing a specific Bible verse.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Exciting but scary findings During another of the key microplastics studies published so far, researchers at the University of Rhode Island tested mice that had been modified to include a gene, APOE4, linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The physical setup is essentially standard for a Zink printer, modified slightly to accommodate a continuous roll of paper rather than Zink's more common cut sheets.
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M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The plane was modified after serving the Qatari Head of State.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 June 2026
The height was capped at exactly 189 feet, due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that structures 190 feet or higher, which has since been modified to 200 feet or higher, must require a flashing red light for incoming aircraft.
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Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In September 2023, the park voluntarily disclosed to CARB that its Honda go-karts had been modified in a way that violated state regulations for small off-road engines, per The Orange County Register.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The key is choosing exercises that work multiple muscle groups, can be modified for your current fitness level, and allow for gradual progression over time.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
15 June 2026
Adjective
In 1961, the Soviet Union conducted similar experiments aboard a modified Tupolev TU-95 bomber.
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Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Pulisic has been practicing away from his teammates, in modified training, since Monday.
—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
On June 5, founder and chief test pilot Miguel Iturmendi conducted a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida aboard a modified Pipistrel Taurus motor glider designated as the Helios Horizon.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
In Yorba Linda, a 12-year-old was critically injured while riding a modified e-motorcycle.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
And even in the Fifteenth Amendment; of course, that’s a modified amendment.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Miguel Iturmendi carried out a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida on June 5, taking to the skies in a modified Pipistrel Taurus motor glider that the team has simply called the Helios Horizon.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.
—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
People who might otherwise use modified fasts or bariatric surgery could be candidates for retatrutide—and some scientists think certain individuals could see health benefits from greater weight reductions than the drug provides.
—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
Verb
Some are marketed or modified in ways that blur those distinctions.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The latest controversy involves San Francisco Giants pitchers who recently modified or refused to wear rainbow-logo hats during a Pride Night event, citing a specific Bible verse.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Exciting but scary findings During another of the key microplastics studies published so far, researchers at the University of Rhode Island tested mice that had been modified to include a gene, APOE4, linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The physical setup is essentially standard for a Zink printer, modified slightly to accommodate a continuous roll of paper rather than Zink's more common cut sheets.
—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The plane was modified after serving the Qatari Head of State.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 June 2026
The height was capped at exactly 189 feet, due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that structures 190 feet or higher, which has since been modified to 200 feet or higher, must require a flashing red light for incoming aircraft.
—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In September 2023, the park voluntarily disclosed to CARB that its Honda go-karts had been modified in a way that violated state regulations for small off-road engines, per The Orange County Register.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The key is choosing exercises that work multiple muscle groups, can be modified for your current fitness level, and allow for gradual progression over time.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Adjective
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Researchers observed signs of fishing pressure within its already restricted range, and some localities where walking sharks were reportedly once common no longer appear to support populations.
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The first, and most obvious, is the growing sense of an emergent player empowerment era, one in which the line between restricted and unrestricted free agency continues to blur.
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The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
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The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction projects and deployed armed military personnel.
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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His generation of American soccer players changed the sport in this country, and its perception abroad.
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Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world.
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Beyond the limited number of residences, a secure motor court ensures discretion for arrivals and departures.
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Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified.
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Germany had already qualified, but Ecuador will now join it in the next round after finishing as one of the best eight third-place finishers.
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Skyports computerized the records, remodeled the 1980s-era terminal, upgraded the radio operations center, installed a pilots lounge, and redid the security systems, all of which brought the heliport up-to-date.
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In May, the architect who remodeled the family’s country house testified that Adorni paid him $245,000 in cash.
Adjective
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
Verb
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The Jackson Park museum opened to the public Friday, capping off more than a decade of anticipation and controversy, as the campus, which includes a forum building, parkland and a Chicago Public Library branch, reworked one of the city’s most historic parks and a major thoroughfare.
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The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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