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as in altering
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
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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 use of shotcrete makes modifying a 65-year-old structure easier, adds Dull.
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D. Hunter Reardon, USA Today, 3 June 2026
These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.
—Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The new study takes a different route by leaving the catalyst largely unchanged and instead modifying the electric field around it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Optimizing the post-booking phase isn't simply a matter of applying new technology or modifying the retailing strategy.
—Juan Pablo Lafosse, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, Cape Cod’s legislative branch of its regional government, has approved modifying the language of the patriotic ceremony held at the beginning of every meeting.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Rather than building files from scratch in tools like Illustrator or CAD software, users can generate complete designs by modifying parameters such as dimensions, text, layout and decorative elements.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Similarly, modifying diet or exercise to lose fat or gain muscle can be quite healthy, but abusing amphetamines to suppress appetite – a widespread practice in looksmaxxing – is dangerous and points to a mental health issue.
—Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
D. Hunter Reardon, USA Today, 3 June 2026
These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.
—Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The new study takes a different route by leaving the catalyst largely unchanged and instead modifying the electric field around it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Optimizing the post-booking phase isn't simply a matter of applying new technology or modifying the retailing strategy.
—Juan Pablo Lafosse, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, Cape Cod’s legislative branch of its regional government, has approved modifying the language of the patriotic ceremony held at the beginning of every meeting.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Rather than building files from scratch in tools like Illustrator or CAD software, users can generate complete designs by modifying parameters such as dimensions, text, layout and decorative elements.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Similarly, modifying diet or exercise to lose fat or gain muscle can be quite healthy, but abusing amphetamines to suppress appetite – a widespread practice in looksmaxxing – is dangerous and points to a mental health issue.
—Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
Verb
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Southwest Airlines is once again altering its plus-size passenger policy after a previous change earlier this year sparked continuous backlash from some of the airline’s most loyal passengers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In its statement, the Iranian Navy said that the ships tried to enter the Persian Gulf by altering and turning off their navigation systems.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Through an account review, banks are generally required to identify and protect qualifying federal benefit deposits received within a specified look-back period.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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San Diego’s measure provides several exemptions, among them disaster periods when a home is uninhabitable, circumstances where the owner is in long-term care, financial hardship following the death of an owner, qualifying military service, and use of the home for whole-home short-term rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Lipa’s interpretation captures that same spirit, reworking the silhouette for a new generation with a distinctly contemporary appeal.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The current plan preserves the retail center while significantly reworking it, Fink said.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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“Modifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifying. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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