MODIFYING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

modifying

verb

present participle of modify

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 Italian consumer law requires companies to specify valid reasons for modifying contract terms. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026 At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations. —

Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Parents are paying attention For parents facing accusations of irresponsible gun practices, the potential loss of custody should provide a strong incentive for modifying their gun behavior. —

Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026 The Navy is now considering modifying a class of Coast Guard cutters that would lack basic armaments such as vertical tubes for launching a variety of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles. —

Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 Penn later agreed to a deal similar to the one being offered to San Jose State, modifying school records set by a transgender swimmer and apologizing to other athletes on the swim team. —

ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026 But after months of driving and testing, the conclusions felt broadly applicable to anyone modifying a midsize or half-ton truck. —

Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 The council also amended the ordinance’s reporting requirements, modifying them from one annual report to semiannual reports, with an initial report covering January through December 2025 due by the end of the fiscal year. —

Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 The guidelines also emphasize the benefits of modifying everyday behaviors and habits, including regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco products, and healthy sleep habits. —

Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026

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In those cases, 11 of the patients died and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026