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as in alters
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs
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as in changes
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modifies
Arriving in the summer of 2026, the Mustang RTR arose from three years of work by Ford engineers and Gittin’s RTR Vehicles, which modifies vehicles’ performance and looks.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 June 2024
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifies
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Each experience alters the configuration of their young brains, sending electrical signals from one neuron to the next, creating networks that grow in size and efficiency the more they are used.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tonello used DyeMate—a system that allows garment dyeing with indigo, sulfur and VAT dyes in a single, low-temperature process—to show how the effect alters the appearance of raw denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Motherhood naturally changes many aspects of your life, including your routine and priorities.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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Carlson and Herzig outlined county changes either in place or in the works in response to the investigation.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Who qualifies Eligibility depends on driving history, payment reliability, and sometimes credit factors.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Capture can dramatically alter a society’s conception of what qualifies as acceptable.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The city’s skyline appears, populated with puppets representing Loro Piana artisans, and eventually transforms into the contours of Bergdorf Goodman itself.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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To protect from equally discomforting interior water, Heimplanet reworks the ventilation system to boost airflow, even in heavy rain and wind conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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Harris’ team works and reworks an interim message for crowds at Howard University, then pulls her out of the speaking engagement altogether as the numbers sour.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Modifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifies. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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