alters

present tense third-person singular of alter
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as in fixes
to remove the sex organs of contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets

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Recent Examples of alters Every year, the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) alters benefits administered by the SSA to keep payments in line with inflation. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 End Of The Loop This phenomenon fundamentally alters the subjective experience of time for the traveler. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024 The series follows them and the ways their relationship alters the lives of everyone around them over the course of eight years. Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024 Our research has shown that incorporating mean reversion into risk assessments significantly alters the outcomes, particularly regarding the likelihood of running out of money during retirement and the potential growth of assets over time. Larry Light, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The electron beam subtly alters the internal structure, knocking it about a bit. Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 But today, things are different, which alters the family forever. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024 That kind of alters the music in a way. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 The network darkens his face and body as well as alters his voice to keep his identity private. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Alters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alters. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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