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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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 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
Peden said this is a modified pain response.
—Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Encourage him to embrace the idea of modified eating that will help you as a couple be strong and healthy for each other.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
On-site energy storage Locating power-generating capacity on-site, even using modified jet engines to drive steam turbines, is one emerging option to address data centers’ high power needs.
—Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The photo was captured using a modified GoPro camera attached to one of Orion's four solar panels, which power the spacecraft by converting sunlight into usable electricity.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Although in the hours before splashdown, all eyes were on their spacecraft’s heat shield — which NASA previously said was flawed, according to The New York Times — NASA developed a modified path for the Artemis II mission in order to keep the crew safe during re-entry.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
These are the Starship vehicle’s upper stage under development by SpaceX and a modified Blue Moon lander being built by Blue Origin.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Those budgets are constantly being modified to direct money to the student-athletes in the revenue sports.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
From country legend Dolly Parton to the Pussycat Dolls, several musical acts have either modified recent touring schedules or canceled all their stops completely in recent months.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The property was originally approved in 2015 for 41 units and was modified in 2016 to 55 one-bedroom residential units with 79 parking spaces.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 May 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, 2 May 2026
Professional sports clubs across London have modified their security measures after the national terrorism threat level was raised to severe.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Adjective
In April, a Yorba Linda father was charged with felony child endangerment after authorities alleged his son ran a red light and was hit by a car while riding a modified e-motorcycle capable of reaching up to 60 mph.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 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
Peden said this is a modified pain response.
—Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Encourage him to embrace the idea of modified eating that will help you as a couple be strong and healthy for each other.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
On-site energy storage Locating power-generating capacity on-site, even using modified jet engines to drive steam turbines, is one emerging option to address data centers’ high power needs.
—Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The photo was captured using a modified GoPro camera attached to one of Orion's four solar panels, which power the spacecraft by converting sunlight into usable electricity.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Although in the hours before splashdown, all eyes were on their spacecraft’s heat shield — which NASA previously said was flawed, according to The New York Times — NASA developed a modified path for the Artemis II mission in order to keep the crew safe during re-entry.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
These are the Starship vehicle’s upper stage under development by SpaceX and a modified Blue Moon lander being built by Blue Origin.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Those budgets are constantly being modified to direct money to the student-athletes in the revenue sports.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
From country legend Dolly Parton to the Pussycat Dolls, several musical acts have either modified recent touring schedules or canceled all their stops completely in recent months.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The property was originally approved in 2015 for 41 units and was modified in 2016 to 55 one-bedroom residential units with 79 parking spaces.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 May 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, 2 May 2026
Professional sports clubs across London have modified their security measures after the national terrorism threat level was raised to severe.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Then again, January 6, 2021, changed everything else.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Fitzgerald testified that death row is a more restricted and structured environment in which inmates stay at the same prison, live in a cell by themselves and are under much tighter security.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Oil prices remain over $100 a barrel due to the restricted passage of shipping through the conduit, with Meyer acknowledging that the wider air freight market is seeing demand destruction based on current price levels.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Another proposal put forward by some members of the Council would raise the cutoff to 300% and then make transit free altogether for those who qualified.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Jubilant Haitian fans flooded the streets when the team qualified and were delighted a few weeks later when the draw revealed that Haiti is in the same group as Brazil.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Sports nonprofit Asphalt Green remodeled the pool at River East and reopened it in 2024.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Access to early education remains limited, waitlists are long, and costs continue to rise.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The makers of Dad's Root Beer acquired the company in 2007 and produces Bubble Up in limited quantities today.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The home has also been stylistically reworked.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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School officials adjusted spending categories and reworked the proposal before bringing it back for another vote.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Modern vehicles do have more sensitive electronics, and following manufacturer-specific procedures is always the safest approach.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Professors and departments are urged to make these both general and specific.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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