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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
But after months of driving and testing, the conclusions felt broadly applicable to anyone modifying a midsize or half-ton truck.
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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
Each of these interventions is designed to improve a person’s functioning in the community, either by modifying their skills or their environment.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 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
Instead of modifying a large military helicopter, the concept applies the same autonomous approach to a smaller, easier-to-produce turbine aircraft.
—David Szondy
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Real-world potential One study of more than 125,000 patients suggested that about 50% of people with obesity discontinue appetite-modifying GLP-1 medications within a year.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Each of these interventions is designed to improve a person’s functioning in the community, either by modifying their skills or their environment.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 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
Instead of modifying a large military helicopter, the concept applies the same autonomous approach to a smaller, easier-to-produce turbine aircraft.
—David Szondy
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Real-world potential One study of more than 125,000 patients suggested that about 50% of people with obesity discontinue appetite-modifying GLP-1 medications within a year.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
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Plans call for demolishing the existing welcome center, which currently has a Foxtail Coffee and Kelly’s Ice Cream counter, shifting the new building closer to Lake Rowena, and altering its shape.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Having good hair actually starts at keeping it healthy, not altering it constantly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hotel has several wheelchair-friendly public restrooms that also feature baby changing stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tax cuts could be passed through reconciliation without changing the filibuster rules.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Standard Same-Day Delivery for Prime members remains free on qualifying orders, the company said.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The state’s Economic Development for a Growing Economy program offers annual corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses that create jobs, investment and training programs in Illinois.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Congrats to Donna Kelce on remodeling her modest Florida home!—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There had been talk about reworking the pilot as recently as earlier this week.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Carolina is likely reworking its offseason plan for the position after Yosh Nijman surprisingly retired on Wednesday.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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