modulations

Definition of modulationsnext
plural of modulation

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Noun
  • Even the climate adjustments drew ire, since the dial automatically pulls back into the dash before any fan speed selection actually results in a change.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The old system was designed to require little driver effort to track straight, which sounds good in theory, but had the unintended consequence of making minor adjustments feel vague.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Lawmakers tore up agenda papers and scuffled Wednesday over constitutional amendments opposition claims would extend parliament’s mandate, which expires in April.
    Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • In October, the city’s infrastructure and growth committee discussed possible amendments to zoning requirements for liquor, package, and smoke shops, in addition to pawn shops and some new language in the zoning code for bars and restaurants.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The snapshots immediately went viral online, with fans reacting to the actors and respective transformations into the eight-time Grammy-winning band.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Effects follow causes through smooth transformations.
    Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In fact, Lake County grapes are frequently trucked to Napa Valley, where they may be blended into Napa wines—up to 15 percent, according to federal TTB regulations.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To further reduce distortions arising from divergent reporting practices and regulations, output measures were evaluated relative to institutional inputs or to country averages.
    TIME Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
  • By studying these distortions across large swathes of the universe, scientists can get closer to unmasking dark matter and its various hiding places.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These small tweaks are highly effective for improving glycemic control, Fesharaki-Zadeh said.
    Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The defense, with a few tweaks and better fortune, probably isn’t as far off from a successful 2026 as this season’s 6-11 record suggests.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Though cranial deformations were not unheard of in Mesoamerica, researchers stressed that this type is less common than other types in the region — and unusually combines both tabular erect and tabular superior styles.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Scientists in 2024 confirmed that Earth’s inner core reversed its spin, and in February 2025 the same team revealed changes to the inner core’s shape, with deformations in its shallowest level.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Things like inflation, central bank interest rate changes, and currency fluctuations all affect whether people see Bitcoin as a risky asset to buy when the economy is good or, alternatively, a safe haven when things are unstable.
    K.H. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • On the other hand, adding bonds that are long-dated exposes investors to sharp fluctuations in prices.
    Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Modulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulations. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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