modifying

present participle of modify

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Recent Examples of modifying The channel’s signature move is modifying Lada, primarily a Fiat car adapted for use in Russia. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024 Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024 Federal agencies are prohibited from destroying or modifying areas with that designation. Reuters, 11 Dec. 2024 The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 However, there are additional surcharges for choosing a seat assignment and modifying reservations. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 30-50% of all cancer diagnoses could have been prevented by modifying behaviors, one key modification being getting routine cancer screenings. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Put simply, hitting the ‘E’ on the keyboard and the ‘Minor’ chord modifying key will provide an E minor chord, with the ability to modify it further. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2024 Schema changes, like adding fields or modifying types, can disrupt downstream consumers, impacting data quality and causing failures. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifying
Verb
  • The industry, notorious for its rapid production cycles and low-cost trends, contributes to overflowing landfills, water pollution, and climate-altering emissions.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Then there’s the biggest move of the offseason, having finally brought in that lineup-altering force with a trade for Kyle Tucker.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.
    Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The money could have also gone toward the purchase of 280 new stores, or remodeling more than 3,200 stores, according to UFCW.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Natural Grocers plans to continue its growth strategy by opening four to six new stores and relocating or remodeling two to four stores in fiscal year 2025.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024

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

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