as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
architects designed the arena to be easily modifiable for staging a variety of events
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Recent Examples of modifiable
Display dimming and other features Many buyers prefer digital wall clocks that can dim or that include otherwise modifiable displays.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Although often underappreciated, depression is associated with a comparable, and sometimes higher, risk for dementia than cardiovascular health, which has has long been considered a key modifiable risk factor.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Weight is another modifiable risk factor to consider when looking to support brain and overall health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers also utilized a version of that score focused on modifiable dementia risk factors, meaning those that a person can change or manage.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The finding suggests that sodium intake may be a modifiable risk factor for memory decline in older males.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The Glock is also easily modifiable with an aftermarket third-party device colloquially known as a Glock switch.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
High cholesterol in women can arise from modifiable factors like diet and activity, or non-modifiable ones like age, hormones, and genetics.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
More recently, a growing body of evidence has shown that vision loss can also be a risk factor for dementia — leading to the influential Lancet Commission in 2024 to add untreated vision loss to its list of 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Although often underappreciated, depression is associated with a comparable, and sometimes higher, risk for dementia than cardiovascular health, which has has long been considered a key modifiable risk factor.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Weight is another modifiable risk factor to consider when looking to support brain and overall health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers also utilized a version of that score focused on modifiable dementia risk factors, meaning those that a person can change or manage.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The finding suggests that sodium intake may be a modifiable risk factor for memory decline in older males.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The Glock is also easily modifiable with an aftermarket third-party device colloquially known as a Glock switch.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
High cholesterol in women can arise from modifiable factors like diet and activity, or non-modifiable ones like age, hormones, and genetics.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
More recently, a growing body of evidence has shown that vision loss can also be a risk factor for dementia — leading to the influential Lancet Commission in 2024 to add untreated vision loss to its list of 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifiable
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
Adjective
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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.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Modifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifiable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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