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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
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.
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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
Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Through the City of Yes, Garodnick raised the bar on community engagement, leading extensive conversations with every group affected, finding consensus and modifying policy to expand housing in NYC — a feat many once thought impossible.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Tzield would be the first disease-modifying therapy that works to delay stage three type 1 diabetes for children aged 1 and older who currently have stage two of the disease, according to Sanofi.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
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
Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Through the City of Yes, Garodnick raised the bar on community engagement, leading extensive conversations with every group affected, finding consensus and modifying policy to expand housing in NYC — a feat many once thought impossible.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Tzield would be the first disease-modifying therapy that works to delay stage three type 1 diabetes for children aged 1 and older who currently have stage two of the disease, according to Sanofi.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
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Their songs have a way of leveling the playing field between tiny frustrations that make up a run-of-the-mill bad day and life-altering tragedies that render previous bad days unmemorable.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cooking process can reduce the amount of resistant starch and fiber in plantains, altering the balance between carbohydrates and fiber.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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That calculus is slowly changing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Any parent can open an account for a qualifying child, regardless of the parent's immigration status.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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But his position and the Dolphins’ previous penchant for unnecessarily reworking all contracts might cause a quick pause on it this offseason.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The result of at least 2 years of R&D, prototyping, testing and reworking the idea from Band Industries founders Hassane Slaibi and Bassam Jalgha, the concept intrigued me.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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