as in alterations
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 modifications
What those modifications would look like is unclear, especially whether the changes would affect the design.
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Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers, though, don’t have to comply if the breakdown is the result of neglect or improper modifications made by the consumer.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers, though, don't have to comply if the breakdown is the result of neglect or improper modifications made by the consumer.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The team found not only that successive generations of skin cells maintain the memory of their DNA’s structure but also that the cells inherit chemical modifications to the DNA called epigenetic marks, which can turn on or off, or turn certain genes up and down in a process called gene expression.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Tolentino and Mendez led a Home Savings Workshop for more than a dozen people Tuesday at Clean Power Lake County’s Waukegan Office, revealing numerous tips from closely reading a monthly bill to simple lifestyle modifications like changing the time-of-day laundry is done.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Testing modifications are the most common accommodation across UW campuses.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The electric company is proposing two modifications to two existing electric transmission easements.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Senators and representatives passed a stopgap fix that keeps ADAP intact, with some modifications, through June 30.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers, though, don’t have to comply if the breakdown is the result of neglect or improper modifications made by the consumer.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers, though, don't have to comply if the breakdown is the result of neglect or improper modifications made by the consumer.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The team found not only that successive generations of skin cells maintain the memory of their DNA’s structure but also that the cells inherit chemical modifications to the DNA called epigenetic marks, which can turn on or off, or turn certain genes up and down in a process called gene expression.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Tolentino and Mendez led a Home Savings Workshop for more than a dozen people Tuesday at Clean Power Lake County’s Waukegan Office, revealing numerous tips from closely reading a monthly bill to simple lifestyle modifications like changing the time-of-day laundry is done.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Testing modifications are the most common accommodation across UW campuses.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The electric company is proposing two modifications to two existing electric transmission easements.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Senators and representatives passed a stopgap fix that keeps ADAP intact, with some modifications, through June 30.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
Noun
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In an Entertainment Weekly interview published March 31, director Craig Gillespie says the movie will explore the differences between Kara and Clark's upbringings.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thermal imaging and rugged design for professional use One of the key features of the WP61 series is thermal imaging, which allows users to detect heat signatures and temperature differences.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Modifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modifications. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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