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to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
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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
Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
As the market rally progressed in September the market internals signaled an upside breakout but some strategists had already modified their forecasts.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
There are several risk factors for breast cancer, some that are out of one’s control and others that can be modified.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But in May 2023, the SBA significantly modified the $5 million cap on total loan guarantees per business owner, allowing borrowers to take out up to that much per business, as long as each business falls into a different subsector of the North American Industry Classification System.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This process also illuminates what must be preserved and what can be modified during modernization as spaces are brought up to code and updated to meet the desires of today’s guests.
—Monica Cuervo, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Some states, including Nevada, allow them to be modified if all of the beneficiaries agree to the changes, says Warren Racusin, a trust and estate attorney at Lowenstein Sandler.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
But with therapy and exercise modified for his condition, Schmidt regained strength and energy.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Exercises can be modified for pregnant people, those who have recently had surgery, or those who live with chronic pain to reap the same benefits.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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This would help people determine the creation and edit history of some content created and modified using generative AI tools.
—Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
As the market rally progressed in September the market internals signaled an upside breakout but some strategists had already modified their forecasts.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
There are several risk factors for breast cancer, some that are out of one’s control and others that can be modified.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But in May 2023, the SBA significantly modified the $5 million cap on total loan guarantees per business owner, allowing borrowers to take out up to that much per business, as long as each business falls into a different subsector of the North American Industry Classification System.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This process also illuminates what must be preserved and what can be modified during modernization as spaces are brought up to code and updated to meet the desires of today’s guests.
—Monica Cuervo, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Some states, including Nevada, allow them to be modified if all of the beneficiaries agree to the changes, says Warren Racusin, a trust and estate attorney at Lowenstein Sandler.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
But with therapy and exercise modified for his condition, Schmidt regained strength and energy.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Exercises can be modified for pregnant people, those who have recently had surgery, or those who live with chronic pain to reap the same benefits.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modified
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Their visual world was also drastically altered when the scientists changed the foliage in the experimental aviaries.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Voedisch recalls one patient who finally stopped testosterone therapy after her voice was altered.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The exhaust plume from that booster changed dramatically, but the rocket continued its climb to space.William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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How to become a wildlife rehabilitator The process to legally take care of certain kinds of restricted wildlife varies by state, but virtually everyone who wants to help rehabilitate a squirrel or similar animal in the U.S. needs a permit from their state and possibly the federal government.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Rather than reach restricted free agency this past summer, the 26-year-old Jones inked a four-year, $53.8 million rookie-scale contract extension to stay under contract with the Pelicans through the 2026-27 NBA season in June 2023.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The mid-century home, built in 1954, was recently remodeled, according to the listing.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
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Formerly occupied by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and extensively remodeled by the actor during his tenure, the couple’s new digs in Studio City‘s lush Fryman Canyon neighborhood feature a 7,000-square-foot main home with six bedrooms, plus several guesthouses, a pool, and a tennis court.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
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Don’t be dismayed by the limited size run (which only goes up to a large)—this jacket runs really big.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the end, MAG reworked the proposal so that the regional tax would go only toward maintaining light rail, not expanding it — but that doesn't mean the end of new light rail lines.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here’s a roundup of highlights, spotlighting essential designs reworked with crafty techniques, arty embellishments or simple, graphic lines to enhance the focus on textures and high-quality materials.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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The provision for credit losses rose to $1.7 million, up from $100 thousand in the same period the previous year, primarily due to increases in specific reserves and projected unemployment rates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This mount holds the physical controls and connectors specific to each earcup, including a power button and USB-C port on the left and a four-way mini-joystick on the right.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company's management identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of qualified SEC reporting professionals.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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As Katy Grimes of the California Globe notes, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats had 10 years to deal with escalating crime, but failed to do so until Proposition 36 qualified for the November ballot.K. Lloyd Billingsley, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Modified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modified. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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