1
as in modifies
to make different in some way
can't you alter your plans just slightly so we can leave 10 minutes earlier?
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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
The disease alters the structure of hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to organs and tissue throughout the body.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This word suggests a fundamental change that alters the very nature of something, but writers often use it to talk about modest improvements or routine updates.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This research may also provide insights into how humans will continue to evolve in response to future environmental challenges, particularly as climate change alters the world’s ecosystems and potentially creates new survival pressures.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Ringing in your ears is likely caused by inner ear damage that alters how your brain processes sound.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
DNA methylation is a type of epigenetic change that alters gene expression without affecting the DNA sequence itself and is considered a vital factor in the interplay between risk factors and mental health.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2024
For The Cure's 2023 Shows of a Lost World tour, Smith announced the band would not be partaking in Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, which alters the price based on demand.
—Jade Gomez, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
That’s especially true as climate change alters the conditions that create and feed storms.
—Russ Schumacher, Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
This feature automatically alters the noise reduction levels by conforming to the user’s ear shape and how the earbuds are worn, as well as sampling the surrounding noise.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This word suggests a fundamental change that alters the very nature of something, but writers often use it to talk about modest improvements or routine updates.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This research may also provide insights into how humans will continue to evolve in response to future environmental challenges, particularly as climate change alters the world’s ecosystems and potentially creates new survival pressures.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Ringing in your ears is likely caused by inner ear damage that alters how your brain processes sound.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
DNA methylation is a type of epigenetic change that alters gene expression without affecting the DNA sequence itself and is considered a vital factor in the interplay between risk factors and mental health.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2024
For The Cure's 2023 Shows of a Lost World tour, Smith announced the band would not be partaking in Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, which alters the price based on demand.
—Jade Gomez, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
That’s especially true as climate change alters the conditions that create and feed storms.
—Russ Schumacher, Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
This feature automatically alters the noise reduction levels by conforming to the user’s ear shape and how the earbuds are worn, as well as sampling the surrounding noise.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Alters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alters. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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