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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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 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
The spathe is a curvaceous, hood-like, modified leaf or bract that attracts insects with its color and then traps them against the spadix, ensuring pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
When that exponent is positive, the modified Friedmann equation naturally produces late-time accelerated expansion.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 26 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 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
Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
To achieve that range, Airbus engineers modified the aircraft’s structure to accommodate an additional rear center fuel tank.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Accessibility The main resort is mainly step-free access, and all villas can be modified for wheelchair accessibility with ramps put in place of steps where applicable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Later an Iron Age bowl was found in the mud, and bones that appeared to have been modified by humans were discovered as well, leading researchers to conclude that the cave had once been occupied by prehistoric people.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
This article was modified to reflect the correct title of Linda Hyde.
—Ella Moore
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Adjective
In 2025, the company demonstrated hybrid-electric power transfer and injection using a modified Passport turbofan under NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core program.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 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
The spathe is a curvaceous, hood-like, modified leaf or bract that attracts insects with its color and then traps them against the spadix, ensuring pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
When that exponent is positive, the modified Friedmann equation naturally produces late-time accelerated expansion.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 26 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 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
Verb
The vehicle was carefully modified so that the late monarch could position her handbag alongside her between the two front seats.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
To achieve that range, Airbus engineers modified the aircraft’s structure to accommodate an additional rear center fuel tank.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Accessibility The main resort is mainly step-free access, and all villas can be modified for wheelchair accessibility with ramps put in place of steps where applicable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Later an Iron Age bowl was found in the mud, and bones that appeared to have been modified by humans were discovered as well, leading researchers to conclude that the cave had once been occupied by prehistoric people.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
This article was modified to reflect the correct title of Linda Hyde.
—Ella Moore
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Sox altered their rotation after the rainout, with Anthony Kay starting Friday, followed by Sean Burke on Saturday and Erick Fedde on Sunday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Fox spoke at the Spurs’ shootaround on Monday, where he was admittedly irked about his usual routine being changed.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Things changed in January 2025, when Bass was more than 7,000 miles away at a diplomatic function in Ghana when the Palisades fire broke out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson for Abbott, said Canada was overreacting as Texas and USDA are moving quickly to contain and eradicate screwworm in a limited area of South Texas.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Qatar was not ready for the world’s most prominent sporting stage four years ago, having only qualified for the World Cup thanks to its status as the host nation, after spending the previous 70 years as an afterthought – or even a non-entity – in the soccer world.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Four teams — Jordan, Curacao, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan — have qualified for the tournament for the first time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The mosque was closed because it was being remodeled.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Over its 95-year history, the venue has been remodeled a handful of times, including in the 1950s when television became a mainstream medium.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Disability parking permits are assigned to a person, not a specific car.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Sierra did not in her letter address specific concerns raised by Wooden or Gottfried.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Verb
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But when the Browns reworked Garrett’s contract to make a post-June 1 trade a possibility, the most aggressive team in the league finally saw an opportunity.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Napoleonic tailoring is reworked through a modern lens, and ruffled necklines and opulent bows overtake more demure details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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