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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
The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 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
Instead, clinicians often help people find ways to continue enjoying meals safely – whether that means modifying food textures, adjusting eating strategies or addressing the underlying condition affecting swallowing.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 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
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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 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
Instead, clinicians often help people find ways to continue enjoying meals safely – whether that means modifying food textures, adjusting eating strategies or addressing the underlying condition affecting swallowing.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
Verb
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The Jayhawks’ loss has been the Red Storm’s program-altering gain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mavericks have roughly three months to make a franchise-altering decision, but Casson said Dumont is being intentional about the hiring process for finding a new general manager.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Then the finalists take the stage, delivering inspiring pitches that could earn game-changing funding.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As backyard lifestyles grow more popular and homeowners look for smarter home technologies, expectations around pool care are changing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additional points are awarded to productions that hire qualifying candidates of color in these key positions, and to those with overall gender parity in their crews.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Suriname, Bolivia’s opponents (and fellow South Americans, geographically speaking), came within a whisker of qualifying directly from the Concacaf region.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 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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For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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More specifically, the redesign preserved the exterior architecture while reworking the interiors to reflect a contemporary lifestyle.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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