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as in altered
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as in changed
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modified
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
The five-bedroom house that just sold has modified Georgian Colonial-style architecture and a symmetrical layout.
—Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.
—Mike Schneider, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
And Microsoft's Xbox consoles have long been built off a Windows core, showing how the PC OS can be modified for gaming purposes.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Southwest Airlines recently modified its Rapid Rewards program, with the Wanna Get Away+ and Business Select fares seeing new earnings potential of the frequent flyer points.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Southwest Airlines has modified the earning levels of points on several fare classes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
They are modified with effects like chorus and distortion, which are all modeled, too.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
The five-bedroom house that just sold has modified Georgian Colonial-style architecture and a symmetrical layout.
—Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.
—Mike Schneider, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
And Microsoft's Xbox consoles have long been built off a Windows core, showing how the PC OS can be modified for gaming purposes.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Southwest Airlines recently modified its Rapid Rewards program, with the Wanna Get Away+ and Business Select fares seeing new earnings potential of the frequent flyer points.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Southwest Airlines has modified the earning levels of points on several fare classes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
They are modified with effects like chorus and distortion, which are all modeled, too.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
Verb
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The Associated Press, for instance, has taken legal action in response to restrictions, while Voice of America has been significantly altered.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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These shifts gradually reshaped North American ecosystems and altered the distribution of prey species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Please note that no Board policies have changed at this time.—
CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fountain Square has been remodeled several times since then.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
26 Dec. 2024
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This is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,600-square foot, contemporary-style home that was built in 1973 and remodeled in 2019 in Pewee Valley.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This was the fourth restricted airspace violation of the day and not the last.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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This is a difficult market for restricted free agents.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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At Ulta Beauty Our best-selling blazer reworked in a TENCEL™ Lyocell and cotton blend.—
Ulta Beauty,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The tune was reworked by the Yun Seok Cheol Trio, a renowned jazz group based in South Korea.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Space inside is limited, and this will likely be a very popular spot at Magic Kingdom.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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However, its availability is limited to specific areas in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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And, maybe above all, hate the possible catalyst behind every decision — from slapping the window to finding the rock to going back to the bar to throwing it through that specific window.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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At the plate, Story went from one of the worst qualified hitters in the sport in May to now leading American League shortstops in home runs (15) and runs batted in (57).—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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