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as in to change
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modify
During the 1990s, as telecommunications technology advanced, the Open Meeting Law was modified to permit circumstances in which officials could attend meetings on a remote basis, so long as certain requirements were met.
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Matt Ehling, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
These actions included appointing a new board president to replace Cassandra Jennings, amending school LCAPs to connect spending and student outcomes and modifying contracts with their vendors (other St. Hope entities) to more clearly account for hours worked.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
What doesn’t modify or change — or at least hasn’t over the past few years — is Bobrovsky’s ability to rise to the occasion when the games matter the most.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
According to their preprint, which is under review by the journal Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, the manual was created in 355 B.C.E. and modified in 125 C.E.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Matt Ehling, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
These actions included appointing a new board president to replace Cassandra Jennings, amending school LCAPs to connect spending and student outcomes and modifying contracts with their vendors (other St. Hope entities) to more clearly account for hours worked.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
What doesn’t modify or change — or at least hasn’t over the past few years — is Bobrovsky’s ability to rise to the occasion when the games matter the most.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
According to their preprint, which is under review by the journal Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, the manual was created in 355 B.C.E. and modified in 125 C.E.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modify
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This street corner was forever altered on May 25, 2020, when Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, suffocating and killing him.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Also: Glass skin is an unattainable idea, as not even the best prescription retinol on the market can alter the pore size you were born with. 3.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The area began changing drastically in the 1990s after Leo had moved away and when steel mills and other factories where village residents worked closed.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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What really changed for Bobrovsky was the Panthers went from a run-and-gun offensive team to an in-your-face defensive team under coach Paul Maurice.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Here’s who qualifies Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments The key is not to panic, Barrow said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Lawyers for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty said courts are far too apt to dodge the question of what qualifies as an improper burden on religion under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer knocking at the door; it’s remodeled the house and is now rearranging the furniture of our lives.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The architectural team is continually remodeling, raising storefronts for a more elevated look and expanding outdoor walkways to create a more open, spacious experience.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The intersection where Floyd took his last breaths was transformed from a gas station and corner store into a living memorial.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Tech companies and payment services are also betting that AI will transform how people shop.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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“Modify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modify. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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