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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
That separation allows developers to introduce new capabilities without redesigning airframes or modifying platform-specific hardware.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Disease-modifying therapies have demonstrated efficacy in early symptomatic disease.
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Elizabeth Bevins,
STAT,
16 June 2026
This therapy works by modifying sleep habits, regulating sleep-wake schedules, reducing arousal and reframing unhelpful beliefs about sleep.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Archaeologists have previously noted evidence of postmortem manipulation of human remains, such as mummification, and of modifying human bones into tools or decorative artifacts.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
And of course, that’s going to set up a constitutional crisis when the increasingly conservative Supreme Court during Reconstruction and after will start first modifying and then all but destroying the Fourteenth Amendment.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Such modifications, like changing an e-bike’s wheels, changing its motor or battery, or modifying its control panel to tweak speed controls and limits, might be considered a crime if the rider lacks a DMV license, according to the California attorney general.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The study also acknowledges that modifying an interconnected system requires careful evaluation of unintended consequences.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a licensed electrician for projects that involve modifying electrical panels, running new wiring, or adding circuits.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Disease-modifying therapies have demonstrated efficacy in early symptomatic disease.
—
Elizabeth Bevins,
STAT,
16 June 2026
This therapy works by modifying sleep habits, regulating sleep-wake schedules, reducing arousal and reframing unhelpful beliefs about sleep.
—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Archaeologists have previously noted evidence of postmortem manipulation of human remains, such as mummification, and of modifying human bones into tools or decorative artifacts.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
And of course, that’s going to set up a constitutional crisis when the increasingly conservative Supreme Court during Reconstruction and after will start first modifying and then all but destroying the Fourteenth Amendment.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Such modifications, like changing an e-bike’s wheels, changing its motor or battery, or modifying its control panel to tweak speed controls and limits, might be considered a crime if the rider lacks a DMV license, according to the California attorney general.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The study also acknowledges that modifying an interconnected system requires careful evaluation of unintended consequences.
—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a licensed electrician for projects that involve modifying electrical panels, running new wiring, or adding circuits.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
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That allegedly included altering corporate documents of NOR Healthcare, the California hospitals’ operator, to include a clause that would transfer 10% of the company to Gill upon Sarian’s death, according to court documents.
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Instead, a doctor walked into the room, looked down at his chart and delivered a life-altering diagnosis.
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.
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That means retaining the iconic characters and narrative structure, but halving episode length to 11 minutes and changing graphic design, says Peekaboo producer Iván Agenjo.
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The 2026 systematic review found a lack of qualifying human trials testing IV NAD+ for anti-aging, but that absence isn’t the same as evidence of harm.
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This year, some of the extra festivities include the chance to win free groceries for a year (customers who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order on Amazon are entered automatically), with $1 million in total prizes across 100 winners.
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Home equity loans are effective for projects with a clear scope and cost, like replacing a roof, remodeling a kitchen or making accessibility upgrades.
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Progress, the executive noted, will come down to not just remodeling floors in Tri-City’s existing medical buildings, but in the recruitment of physicians willing to work in bolstered departments.
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Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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