modifying

present participle of modify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of modifying Thousands of researchers are constantly modifying these setups, the OpenAI researcher added, with every change risking a compromise to the security of the test. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Curing the void Rocket Lab said the problem appears to be solved after modifying the manufacturing process again. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 Organizations spend more time finding and reconciling data, modifying integrations and redesigning controls, steadily increasing the cost of change. — Ann Blakely, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The City Council had delayed modifying the ordinance until months after Hoobler resigned despite popular public support. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Kettlebells are also useful for modifying exercises to suit your ability and for improving balance, core stability, and functional movement. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2026 By modifying the molecular structure of the pigments, the team achieved a peak power density of 902 milliwatts per square centimeter. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 For families already modifying homes so parents can stay independent, AI may become another aging in place tool alongside curbless showers, better lighting and accessible layouts. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Further modifying the settings, with frame generation and ray tracing enabled, got me to 140fps, and the game looked gorgeous. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
Verb
  • Both approaches aim to convey more information quickly, but only paraphrasing involves altering existing language.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The neutron data not only confirmed the earlier X-ray findings but also revealed new evidence without altering the ancient specimen.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With companies seeking to cut the number of junior hires in the finance function, the traditional pyramid-shape of the function is changing.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Eligible adults were able to receive as much as $1,200 as well as $500 per qualifying child.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The star snagged the property for just $57,000 and found great joy in repeatedly remodeling it during her time there.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Wall color sets the room’s design foundation, so a refined shade can lift it without remodeling.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • During the next legislative session, lawmakers will consider reworking Missouri’s school funding formula, which determines how much state aid public schools receive.
    — Jack Harvel October 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In 2020, Nike marked the Air Max 90’s 30th anniversary by restoring the model’s original Air Max 3 name and reworking its construction from the ground up.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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