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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
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
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
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Unless those sanctions are modified, paying exposes shippers and banks to sanctions.
—David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 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
Uruguay uses a similar, but modified, system where certain foreign-source income may be exempt for a limited period (rather than indefinitely) and under specific conditions.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Those that do appear are often modified, turned upside down or, in rare instances, burning.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
While all haircuts can be modified for any hair texture and face shape, some can tend to suit you better than others.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Ocean was surrounded by dancers wearing a modern take on the traditional dresses of the Mexican state of Jalisco, modified to have hoodies on top.
—Berenice Bautista, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
From lab to road Engineers also modified battery controls and pack design to meet automotive requirements for durability and safety.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
Lawmakers modified the measure before placing it on the ballot by excluding school taxes from the higher homestead exemption.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Unless those sanctions are modified, paying exposes shippers and banks to sanctions.
—David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 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
Uruguay uses a similar, but modified, system where certain foreign-source income may be exempt for a limited period (rather than indefinitely) and under specific conditions.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Those that do appear are often modified, turned upside down or, in rare instances, burning.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
While all haircuts can be modified for any hair texture and face shape, some can tend to suit you better than others.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Ocean was surrounded by dancers wearing a modern take on the traditional dresses of the Mexican state of Jalisco, modified to have hoodies on top.
—Berenice Bautista, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
From lab to road Engineers also modified battery controls and pack design to meet automotive requirements for durability and safety.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The board officer positions also changed with Dalia Begin being voted in as the new board president.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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In Tortorella’s defense, Hart wasn’t the issue in the shutout loss in Game 6, but an earlier swap could’ve changed the outlook of the series.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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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Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Regrets are common enough after lives are lost — when the cost of conflict is staring you right in the face, dead-eyed and countless — and yet this specific contrition persists long before the ships crash, the arrows fly, and the dragons roar.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Following their March trade for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, the Bengals reworked quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract Tuesday to create $10 million in cap space.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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