Synonyms of modifying

modifying

verb

present participle of modify

1

as in altering

to limit the meaning of (as a noun)

adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• altering
• qualifying
• misrepresenting
• distorting
• coloring
• narrowing
• twisting
• warping
• misstating
• perverting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• widening
• broadening

2

as in changing

to make different in some way

he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• altering
• changing
• remodeling
• reworking
• transforming
• revising
• remaking
• recasting
• varying
• redoing
• refashioning
• revamping
• deforming
• mutating
• making over
• metamorphosing
• exchanging
• transmuting
• converting
• revolutionizing
• transfiguring
• commuting
• regenerating
• retooling
• rejiggering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setting
• fixing
• stabilizing
• freezing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of modifying

Obviously without drastically modifying anything but really getting your hands into the story. — Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026

Built for contested logistics Chaparral uses interchangeable cargo pods, allowing operators to switch between missions without modifying the aircraft. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Building a strong foundation for total health involves prioritizing essential daily habits and supporting lasting behavioral change by modifying one's environment, not just relying on willpower. — Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The system operates by altering the magnetic field to adjust fluid viscosity inside the dampers, continuously modifying compression and rebound damping. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

So far unable to contain services inflation, insurers and policymakers have continued to focus on modifying drug spending. — Roderick Wong, Fortune, 25 July 2026

In a recent issue of Nature, researchers described modifying the AI protein-folding software AlphaFold to help identify key areas of gene-editing proteins responsible for off-target effects. — ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

The British pub had prepared for months, buying televisions, modifying seating, hiring staff and creating a World Cup cocktail menu. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

These revisions would scale back restrictions on modifying national landmarks. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026