MODULATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

modulation

noun

Definition of modulation

as in adjustment

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Recent Examples of modulation Stopping power comes from 410-mm front and 360-mm rear carbon-ceramic brakes, with a brake booster tuned to provide a firm pedal and precise modulation. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Greater harmonization, through consistent implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, timely adoption of eco-modulation criteria, as well as simpler and more harmonized compliance requirements across Member States, is critical. — María Luisa Martínez Díez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Researchers said charge redistribution, orbital hybridization and spin modulation at the interface helped optimize the catalyst’s behavior during oxygen reduction. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 Even the blend of regen and real braking feels mushy, making pressure modulation difficult. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for modulation

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Noun

Last year, immigration raids and tariffs hung over the celebration causing the event and mas bands to make adjustments.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
According to Espino, the current conditions would necessitate more than a routine seasonal adjustment.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The Big Ten enters this week largely unscathed after Week 1, with 15 of its teams winning in regulation, another needing assistance from clock operators and two falling considerably short.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Area dynamics, municipal regulations, employer activity and renter preferences vary from market to market.

— Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulation

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The permitting reform bill would need to be ready to go as soon as the sports bill is done to get in the queue.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
So real reform that is bipartisan has been left on the shelf amidst rising healthcare costs because of the governor’s unwillingness and failure of leadership, and that’s what matters to Connecticut residents – results.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

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Propeller airflow creates a storm of noise, air distortion, and drift.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
This applies most where a tool’s confidence in a candidate runs unusually high or low, since that is where distortion is most likely to hide.

— Houman Akhavan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of distortion

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The modern federal income tax, authorized by a constitutional amendment in 1913, began with a top rate of seven per cent and was dramatically expanded to help finance the First World War.

— John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
That could include new signs across the entire 4,500-acre property; updated BNA Shop merchandise; shuttle bus decals, uniforms, business cards and amendments to hundreds of legal contracts, leases and other government documents.

— Molly Davis, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of amendment

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Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
The condition may have caused pain and produced a deformation or swelling on her chest.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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