Synonyms of modifying

modifying

verb

present participle of modify

1

as in altering

to limit the meaning of (as a noun)

adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• altering
• qualifying
• misrepresenting
• distorting
• coloring
• narrowing
• twisting
• warping
• misstating
• perverting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• widening
• broadening

2

as in changing

to make different in some way

he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• altering
• changing
• remodeling
• reworking
• transforming
• revising
• remaking
• recasting
• varying
• redoing
• refashioning
• revamping
• deforming
• mutating
• making over
• metamorphosing
• exchanging
• transmuting
• converting
• revolutionizing
• transfiguring
• commuting
• regenerating
• retooling
• rejiggering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setting
• fixing
• stabilizing
• freezing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of modifying

L3Harris also delivered a 747 to the White House to serve as an interim Air Force One in June, after modifying the gifted jet from Qatar’s royal family. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Leaders who have managed both finance and operational teams are often adept at modifying their approach to motivate and communicate across varying functions and groups. — Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Last month, a judge blocked Iron Mountain from deleting or modifying the data. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

Researchers in Lithuania have increased tandem perovskite solar cell efficiency to more than 29 percent after modifying an ultra-thin molecular layer that transfers positive charge carriers within the device. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Now, having finally conceded that modifying normal-size cars doesn't quite work, O'Neal has gone fully custom, having a unique Corvette Z06 built to his specifications by Effortless Motors of Riverside, California. — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Belfall also points out that modifying the Starlink equipment for military use falls under US export controls, as mentioned by SpaceX's terms of service. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Disney says no benefits are being cut because the unit organized in 2024 and the talks are setting first-contract terms rather than modifying an existing agreement. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Kim also accused the United States of enabling Japan’s military buildup by supplying Tomahawk missiles, modifying vessels for their operation and supporting the missile tests. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026