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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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Large chains including Kroger, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Safeway will be open, though some may operate with modified hours.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Whole Foods hours on New Year's Day Many of Whole Foods' stores are open for modified hours on New Year's Day.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
FedEx operates on New Year's Eve with modified service and hours for some deliveries and services.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the company resubmitted modified construction plans for the project to the city and began rebuilding the hangar earlier this year, according to prior Statesman reporting.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Whole Foods will be open with modified hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, according to the company's website.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Widespread experimenting with drones began in 2023, which saw the introduction of large numbers of drones that would drop modified grenades from above.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
To support Artemis, SpaceX plans to launch multiple Starships that would be able to refuel while in orbit and to send a modified Starship lander to the lunar surface.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 26 Dec. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies may be closed or have modified hours for the holiday.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado that was modified to include strings and frets, was driven once by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The van, which was modified to add three more seats, is also used for recreational activities like guest dinners with locals and play time, said Abuobaid.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The fuel problem may be solved by 2030 as the current reactors are planned to be modified to use LEU fuel.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
The broadcast was later modified to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
The presence of microplastics in human bones may worsen osteoporosis, and human bones modified by the Liangzhu people exhibit low nutritional health and were likely obtained nonviolently.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Voclosporin is chemically similar to cyclosporine but has been modified to exhibit more predictable pharmacokinetics, resulting in steadier blood levels and fewer dose adjustments.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Faithful Fitness is an exercise class for women with two different classes offered — basic and modified.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Large chains including Kroger, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Safeway will be open, though some may operate with modified hours.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Whole Foods hours on New Year's Day Many of Whole Foods' stores are open for modified hours on New Year's Day.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
FedEx operates on New Year's Eve with modified service and hours for some deliveries and services.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the company resubmitted modified construction plans for the project to the city and began rebuilding the hangar earlier this year, according to prior Statesman reporting.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Whole Foods will be open with modified hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, according to the company's website.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Widespread experimenting with drones began in 2023, which saw the introduction of large numbers of drones that would drop modified grenades from above.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
To support Artemis, SpaceX plans to launch multiple Starships that would be able to refuel while in orbit and to send a modified Starship lander to the lunar surface.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
Impressively, the latest version of CosmicWatch is also being modified to measure primary cosmic rays aboard rockets and spacecraft.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies may be closed or have modified hours for the holiday.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado that was modified to include strings and frets, was driven once by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The van, which was modified to add three more seats, is also used for recreational activities like guest dinners with locals and play time, said Abuobaid.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The fuel problem may be solved by 2030 as the current reactors are planned to be modified to use LEU fuel.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
The broadcast was later modified to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
The presence of microplastics in human bones may worsen osteoporosis, and human bones modified by the Liangzhu people exhibit low nutritional health and were likely obtained nonviolently.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Voclosporin is chemically similar to cyclosporine but has been modified to exhibit more predictable pharmacokinetics, resulting in steadier blood levels and fewer dose adjustments.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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Hans von Spakovsky, a former DOJ attorney and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said the politicization started when Eric Holder became attorney general in 2009 and altered the definition of what was considered acceptable protocol under the DOJ, from that point onward.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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That breakthrough altered the deadlock of WWI and inspired the global development of tanks as a means for breakthrough, not just static defence.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over time, from edition to edition, the aesthetic of its illustrations changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fort Worth commanders placed Johnson on restricted duty for the duration of the incomplete criminal and Internal Affairs Unit administrative investigations, according to a department spokesperson.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Under Soviet rule, Dnipro had been a hub of the USSR’s military and space industries and a closed high security city with restricted access.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon, like all teams that reach the CIF-SS girls volleyball finals, have qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both Gauff and Pegula are two of the top eight Women’s Tennis Association singles players who qualified to compete in the WTA Finals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Built on the bones of the Thunderbird Motel (born 1962), it was purchased by Andre Balazs and remodeled into a millennial party palace, beckoning to budget scenesters far and wide from 1999 until its closure in 2021.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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For comparison, around the same time, McDonald’s remodeled a vast majority of its US restaurants, adding digital kiosks and refreshed interiors.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company plans a limited run of 500 units, with deliveries targeted for August 2027.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Other modeling clay options that never fully harden can be reworked and reused indefinitely.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last and First Tales is a collection of stories selected by the author, including some of his early writing and his more mature and celebrated work, some reworked into new versions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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