as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the rough draft needed only a few modifications before it was ready to hand in
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Recent Examples of modification
Vanilla sweet cream cold foam was the preferred modification for members in the lower green and gold tiers, while those in the reserve tier were more likely to add an extra espresso shot.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Museum staffers called for the removal of the works, and community members demanded answers at an artist talk with Walker and Uslip, which reportedly became hostile and led to public apologies from both parties, along with modifications to the show.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Defensible space California is looking to implement rules that would require residents to make some modifications outside their homes to help reduce the risk of a fire, Paris Barraza reports.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The commission passed on Hosmer’s design—which was more expensive to build and more egalitarian in vision—for Thomas Ball’s concept of the kneeling Black man, with two modifications.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Museum staffers called for the removal of the works, and community members demanded answers at an artist talk with Walker and Uslip, which reportedly became hostile and led to public apologies from both parties, along with modifications to the show.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Defensible space California is looking to implement rules that would require residents to make some modifications outside their homes to help reduce the risk of a fire, Paris Barraza reports.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The commission passed on Hosmer’s design—which was more expensive to build and more egalitarian in vision—for Thomas Ball’s concept of the kneeling Black man, with two modifications.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modification
Noun
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Modification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modification. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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