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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 summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The chamber has supported bills that, for example, would prioritize child care workers who qualify for a state subsidy to help pay for their own child’s care.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Still, this is the third season of the Unai Emery era in which Villa have qualified to play European football in the next one.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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During the hiatus, the station was repainted and fitted with new lighting, and its restrooms were fully remodeled with new stalls and water fountains.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In 2021, the company remodeled its flagship Boise store at the corner of 15th and State streets, which was built by Safeway in 1950 with a Marina-style rounded roof.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 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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World Chase Tag has transformed the classic game of tag into a high-intensity sport, featuring parkour athletes competing in short, intense chases.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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“Modify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modify. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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