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as in altering
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 changing
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modifying
One confidant reportedly told a source that Bass was not truthful in her public statements about her lack of involvement and warned her that modifying the report could harm her politically.
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
By targeting the underlying neuronal degeneration, ER-100 is positioned as a potential disease-modifying treatment rather than a symptomatic fix.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
For those drawn to 75 Hard’s structure, experts suggest modifying the program to suit individual needs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The City Council recently approved the plans modifying the rooftop restaurant and bar, including installing acoustic glass around outdoor seating to contain the noise.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Then hydrogen leaks arose during the third rehearsal, which led to NASA not only changing the way in which liquid hydrogen is loaded, but also modifying the ground umbilical plates that send power, coolant, fuel and communications to the rocket, according to Blackwell-Thompson.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And, with recent tax legislation reshaping the federal landscape and annual inflation adjustments modifying key thresholds, those who are already carrying unpaid tax debt may be wondering whether the IRS Fresh Start program has changed in meaningful ways for 2026.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
By targeting the underlying neuronal degeneration, ER-100 is positioned as a potential disease-modifying treatment rather than a symptomatic fix.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
For those drawn to 75 Hard’s structure, experts suggest modifying the program to suit individual needs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The City Council recently approved the plans modifying the rooftop restaurant and bar, including installing acoustic glass around outdoor seating to contain the noise.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Then hydrogen leaks arose during the third rehearsal, which led to NASA not only changing the way in which liquid hydrogen is loaded, but also modifying the ground umbilical plates that send power, coolant, fuel and communications to the rocket, according to Blackwell-Thompson.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And, with recent tax legislation reshaping the federal landscape and annual inflation adjustments modifying key thresholds, those who are already carrying unpaid tax debt may be wondering whether the IRS Fresh Start program has changed in meaningful ways for 2026.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
Verb
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No outcome-altering fraud has ever been found.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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For riders like Valadez, the potential closures could be life-altering.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At one point, many good mechanics and some engine rebuilders would recommend changing engine oil at 500 miles.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The other challenge was just changing the paradigm of what people felt about downtown districts.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition to using the IRS Free File program, members of the military – as well as qualifying veterans and family members – may get free tax prep and filing services for both federal and state returns from MilTax, which is provided by the Department of Defense.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Golden visa programs allow foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency, and in some cases a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for qualifying investments, typically in real estate, government bonds or local businesses.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The district also considered limitations to remodeling or rebuilding.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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About two weeks ago, Gu set about reworking her rails portion — the four features on the more-technical top of the slope — to juice up her Olympic routine.—
Eddie Pells,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hudson’s look followed that logic in a literal way, lifting a runway outfit into a daytime awards season stop without reworking the styling.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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