as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
if my vacation plans were alterable, I'd change them
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Recent Examples of alterable
The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterable
Adjective
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This waterproof windbreaker from Avoogue fits the bill, and is designed with a hood and an adjustable hem to keep out wind and rain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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These new dedicated rows will feature adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch out while laying down.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ubiquitous yet endlessly adaptable, the money plant integrates effortlessly into indoor settings while contributing to gentle transpiration.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, deer are adaptable creatures and often get used to the tricks put in their path, eventually ignoring attempts to deter them, Walke says.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the venue features a Main Stage, a Black Box Theater, a recording studio space, and flexible community areas for holding multiple simultaneous events.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Alterable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterable. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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