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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
Morgan Bailey, a partner at Mayer Brown and a former senior official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said the delay, combined with regulatory updates, suggests the State Department is modifying the registration process.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
On October 24, the high court issued an order modifying the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, which lays out rules for judges in the state.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
Denim Halo utilizes Dirsol RD, a new viscosity-modifying and patented pretreatment that enables superficial dyeing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The habitat-modifying keystone species play a vital role in the region’s ecosystem supporting the health and dispersal of wildlife and other native plants.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Such a review — with the prospect of modifying or eliminating the rules — is mandated by Congress every four years.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Gene therapy is becoming a powerful way to treat challenging diseases that don’t respond to traditional treatments, and researchers now report the first success in modifying genes to slow Huntington’s disease.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
On October 24, the high court issued an order modifying the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, which lays out rules for judges in the state.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
Denim Halo utilizes Dirsol RD, a new viscosity-modifying and patented pretreatment that enables superficial dyeing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The habitat-modifying keystone species play a vital role in the region’s ecosystem supporting the health and dispersal of wildlife and other native plants.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Such a review — with the prospect of modifying or eliminating the rules — is mandated by Congress every four years.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Gene therapy is becoming a powerful way to treat challenging diseases that don’t respond to traditional treatments, and researchers now report the first success in modifying genes to slow Huntington’s disease.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
Verb
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Carol’s book signing before the world-altering event is really a microcosm of what would soon become the macrocosm.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adding pumpkin seeds to a smoothie can enhance its nutritional value without significantly altering the flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The research’s molecular dynamics and experimental results confirm that adjusting the interlayer spacing by changing the C3N4 content effectively improves the reaction kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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After all, your business deserves a fighting chance in a highly competitive, often-changing market.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Miami Heat have become play-in tournament experts, qualifying for the playoffs in each of the last three seasons through the NBA’s relatively new play-in tourney.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prior to the elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, consumers were able to claim up to $7,500 in incentives following the purchase of qualifying EVs.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters in Mississippi were presented with an odd request that had to do with a family remodeling their kitchen, and a missing dog.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kelly Emerson, senior designer at Aidan Design in Silver Spring, Maryland, finds that this reads early 2000s, and Dallen Russell, remodeling advisor at InSite Builders & Remodeling in Bethesda, Maryland, agrees.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a report produced for Wednesday’s meeting, city planning staff list three possible alternatives for reworking the roadway.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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To avoid raising prices, which could cause customers to flee, Pappas has been forced to get creative, reworking some of his designs.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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