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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
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The scientists were also able to create modified phosphors that glowed in colors like green, red, and blue.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Elmqvist’s initial design was a modified oscillograph.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Most retail stores and grocery stores will remain open, some with modified hours.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
While some researchers argue instead for an alternative theory of gravity, called modified Newtonian dynamics, to replace dark matter, others believe that the simulations are not accurate enough and require tweaking.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The modified panel recommended against flu vaccines containing a preservative erroneously linked to autism.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Our family would take our modified van from Texas to Ohio every year to see my grandmother—that was our big trip.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Golf carts can be modified to meet the requirements of a street legal low-speed vehicle, said Schlafer, who works for Nashville's Transportation Licensing Division.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 31 Aug. 2025
This policy, which has been modified over time, basically provides that the first firm to self-report secret cartel activity and fully cooperate with the DOJ's investigation will receive immunity from criminal prosecution and fines.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That suggestion was then modified to the item considered by the Finance Committee on Wednesday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
This isn't the first time plants have been modified to glow.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The contract was modified in 2013 to allow ICE to house immigrants facing deportation at the jail.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Second, these expectations, while intangible, are the product of subjective and physiological experiences that are wired into the brain’s pain-processing circuitry and can be modified over time.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Is the Grand Cherokee modified?
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some FedEx office locations will be closed, but others may be open with modified hours.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The scientists were also able to create modified phosphors that glowed in colors like green, red, and blue.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Elmqvist’s initial design was a modified oscillograph.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Most retail stores and grocery stores will remain open, some with modified hours.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
While some researchers argue instead for an alternative theory of gravity, called modified Newtonian dynamics, to replace dark matter, others believe that the simulations are not accurate enough and require tweaking.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The modified panel recommended against flu vaccines containing a preservative erroneously linked to autism.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Our family would take our modified van from Texas to Ohio every year to see my grandmother—that was our big trip.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The race overalls of both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, have also been modified to suit the occasion.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Golf carts can be modified to meet the requirements of a street legal low-speed vehicle, said Schlafer, who works for Nashville's Transportation Licensing Division.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 31 Aug. 2025
This policy, which has been modified over time, basically provides that the first firm to self-report secret cartel activity and fully cooperate with the DOJ's investigation will receive immunity from criminal prosecution and fines.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That suggestion was then modified to the item considered by the Finance Committee on Wednesday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
This isn't the first time plants have been modified to glow.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The contract was modified in 2013 to allow ICE to house immigrants facing deportation at the jail.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Second, these expectations, while intangible, are the product of subjective and physiological experiences that are wired into the brain’s pain-processing circuitry and can be modified over time.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Is the Grand Cherokee modified?
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crews altered course to reach the distressed vessel, which was just off the coast of Massachusetts’ capital city.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her nails were also changed for each look.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the JAAA offered about $2,300 to each track and field athlete who qualified for the Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both teams entered the contest with high expectations, having qualified for the playoffs in the 2024 season.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Originally built in 2006 and since extensively remodeled not once but twice, the property is anchored by a single-level abode with two bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 2,300 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal 2025, the first 25 to 30 locations will have been remodeled.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed, and parking within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk is prohibited, per the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pair have taken this conceit and reworked it to be about a football player who, after blowing his college career, dons a whole new disguise, that of Chad Powers, and tries to win it all back.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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And Canadian phone giant Telus in 2024 reworked its Stream+ bundle to package Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video in one offering for its mobile phone customers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seeing that a back injury has kept him limited since the start of camp, Parsons' availability moving forward remains a major question mark.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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While Cox’s coverage is more limited than some providers, its cable speeds are suitable for many households.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Social media backlash and review-bombing are increasingly leading to books being delayed, revised, or canceled before release.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jobs numbers have been revised down substantially.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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