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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
The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.
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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
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
Verb
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While it’s well established that pregnancy alters several hormones, there’s currently not enough evidence to connect changes within the body to the colored toilet seat phenomenon.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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That knowledge will become increasingly important as climate change alters the ecosystems on which all of those creatures, including us, depend.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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Continuing along Oregon 242, the scenery changes as dark lava fields stretch across the hillsides, revealing the volcanic history that shaped this part of the state.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pressing the ears changes the volume and tapping the sides switches between tracks.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The designation qualifies the site for a special use permit that would allow the plans to deviate from the land-use and density requirements of the La Jolla Planned District Ordinance, subject to further project review by the HRB.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for a civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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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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The 26-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a male figure that transforms into tree branches housing various bird species.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This mix of coffee, garlic, paprika, brown sugar, and sea salt transforms average steaks, ground beef, or pork into flavorful centerpieces.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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