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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 Johnston, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
This is a modified (and more financially efficient) version of the model involving a multi-week test run on the Fox TV Stations for prospective talk shows that the major station group introduced in the late 2000s and employed through the 2010s.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
FedEx will run a modified service, according to its website.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
FedEx will offer modified services, mostly entailing early pickups, and most offices will be open.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Check with your local stores for modified hours.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026
Police recovered a long gun and a modified handgun.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
As with so many Brabus builds, any discussion of its modified Urus, or at least the 900 Mint, is its color.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Gardner Nichols, an engineer at Rivian who modified his personal first-gen quad-motor R1T and ran up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2023 and set a record with no factory involvement.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of the guns were modified to act as machine guns, and ammunition was found in the home, according to the DA’s office.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
To recap, the list of those who have a full or modified no-trade clause is Thomas (full), Kyrou (full), Colton Parayko (full), Pavel Buchnevich (full), Faulk (15-team no-trade), Schenn (15-team no-trade), Binnington (14-team no-trade) and Cam Fowler (four teams he can be traded to).
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Its texture allows it to be eaten dry, and it can also be modified for dogs that benefit from softer food.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
There did not appear to be any images of the three children uploaded to an AI app to be modified, records state.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Feb. 2026
Proscutors added that some of the guns Reyes allegedly produced had been modified to work as machine guns.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Casey Means has, to say the least, modified her tone.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The 36-year-old has a full no-move clause, which becomes a modified 12-team no-trade clause after this season.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
This is a modified (and more financially efficient) version of the model involving a multi-week test run on the Fox TV Stations for prospective talk shows that the major station group introduced in the late 2000s and employed through the 2010s.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
FedEx will run a modified service, according to its website.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
FedEx will offer modified services, mostly entailing early pickups, and most offices will be open.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Check with your local stores for modified hours.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026
Police recovered a long gun and a modified handgun.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
As with so many Brabus builds, any discussion of its modified Urus, or at least the 900 Mint, is its color.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
OpenAI’s contract points to existing laws and Department of Defense policies, but those policies could be modified in the future.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Gardner Nichols, an engineer at Rivian who modified his personal first-gen quad-motor R1T and ran up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2023 and set a record with no factory involvement.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of the guns were modified to act as machine guns, and ammunition was found in the home, according to the DA’s office.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
To recap, the list of those who have a full or modified no-trade clause is Thomas (full), Kyrou (full), Colton Parayko (full), Pavel Buchnevich (full), Faulk (15-team no-trade), Schenn (15-team no-trade), Binnington (14-team no-trade) and Cam Fowler (four teams he can be traded to).
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Its texture allows it to be eaten dry, and it can also be modified for dogs that benefit from softer food.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
There did not appear to be any images of the three children uploaded to an AI app to be modified, records state.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Feb. 2026
Proscutors added that some of the guns Reyes allegedly produced had been modified to work as machine guns.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Casey Means has, to say the least, modified her tone.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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The studio must be hopeful the deal will move quickly to have altered its eye-watering quarterly payments plan to WBD.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some of these risk factors can be altered through lifestyle changes, and some cannot.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The tone changed as the second half wore on.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The classifications have been changed this year to divisions, which is the same system used by the boys basketball tournament.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In connection with this loan, PAG released all remaining restricted cash collateralized by the company under its convertible senior notes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Meda Frias said local authorities were notified of the protest in advance and that the roughly 15 attendees were confined to a restricted area that had been blocked off with traffic cones.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since the recall became part of the California Constitution in 1911, there have been 55 attempts to recall a governor, but only two have ever qualified for the ballot.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to a recent report from the Department of Economic and Community Development, only one company — Cigna — has qualified for the state’s data center tax incentive program.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Winn Montessori School will serve the same purpose while nearby Andrews Elementary is remodeled.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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In whatever way the secondary is remodeled, the players will be taking direction from new defensive backs coach Jimmy Lake, who replaced Aubrey Pleasant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gittens was always going to need to build fitness after limited involvement at the Club World Cup and in the second half of the season at Dortmund, while Garnacho’s single-mindedness will not be news to anybody who watched him at United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Right now, members-only prices start at $6—but only for a limited time.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Among the artists who reworked the songs were Justice, Soulwax, Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, and the Juan Maclean.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To be sure, some specific industries came under pressure Monday.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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While the government has some power to affect prices in specific sectors, policy changes can also impact wage growth, something the general population doesn’t typically consider, says Heidi Shierholz, president of the Economic Policy Institute, a non-partisan think tank.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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