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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
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 motorcade also included other modified vehicles of some interest, including what appeared to be a modified Lincoln Navigator.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
After his exit from the latter midway through last year in the fallout of the cheating scandal at Indianapolis, where Penske was found to have illegally modified two of its cars after qualifying, McLaren swooped in to secure Moyer’s services.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Luckily for consumers, brands like Toyota, Ford, and Chevrolet make production versions of the vehicles used in NASCAR races that can be legally modified with aftermarket parts for maximum performance.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2026
France has already modified the Rafale’s cannon to intercept such drones more cost-effectively, something the UAE has probably taken note of, given the pending delivery of 80 Rafale F4s Abu Dhabi ordered in December 2021.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Once the program was modified to become opt-out, participation shot up to 100 percent.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Many of the artists modified their concepts specifically to the hospital rooms they were assigned, incorporating showers, beds and medical equipment into the final installations.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Both foods can be modified to create a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 May 2026
Adjective
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 motorcade also included other modified vehicles of some interest, including what appeared to be a modified Lincoln Navigator.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 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 Orange County district attorney, Todd Spitzer, announced it as a win in his crackdown on parents who let their children illegally ride e-motorcycles or modified e-bikes.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
After his exit from the latter midway through last year in the fallout of the cheating scandal at Indianapolis, where Penske was found to have illegally modified two of its cars after qualifying, McLaren swooped in to secure Moyer’s services.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Luckily for consumers, brands like Toyota, Ford, and Chevrolet make production versions of the vehicles used in NASCAR races that can be legally modified with aftermarket parts for maximum performance.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2026
France has already modified the Rafale’s cannon to intercept such drones more cost-effectively, something the UAE has probably taken note of, given the pending delivery of 80 Rafale F4s Abu Dhabi ordered in December 2021.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Once the program was modified to become opt-out, participation shot up to 100 percent.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Many of the artists modified their concepts specifically to the hospital rooms they were assigned, incorporating showers, beds and medical equipment into the final installations.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Both foods can be modified to create a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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The take-home message from our study is that life organizes chemistry in ways that could persist even after those ingredients are altered.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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That ruling came the same week the Florida Legislature voted on a new congressional map that altered the amount of Black constituents in her district and in nearby District 20, both of them drawn to protect Black representation in Congress.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The actress said the experience changed her perspective.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Getty Images Having turned things around on the battlefield and changed the nature of modern warfare in the process, Ukraine is now about to transform the world in yet another leap forward - by becoming a geopolitical power.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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At the time, airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways had to stabilize operations around restricted airspace.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Fraser received a one-time award valued at $25 million in restricted stock and options after being elected Citi’s chairman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The University of Central Florida recently qualified for the funding, which is designed to push schools to boost research.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The Lancers outdistanced runner-up Classical Academy (367) and Los Alamitos (372), both of which also qualified for state.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The outdoor Greek Theater was also remodeled and expanded.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
26 May 2026
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It was remodeled and redecorated in 1963 when the castle became a hotel.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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All of the villagers are understood to have entered the cave in search of gold, part of an informal mining economy that has expanded across parts of Laos in recent years, particularly in remote limestone and river basin regions where formal livelihoods are scarce and enforcement is limited.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Yet barriers—insufficient research, limited care access, provider training, limited patient knowledge and skyrocketing costs—persist.—
Rachel Braun Scherl,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The musical was later extensively reworked with new music by Mike Stoller and lyrics by Dart.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Trump didn't offer specific details in the post on what the deal might include.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Clarify roles, reduce unnecessary scope, and make expectations specific enough for everyone to follow.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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