modifications

noun

plural of modification
as in alterations
the act, process, or result of making different the rough draft needed only a few modifications before it was ready to hand in

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Recent Examples of modifications But within a couple of weeks, conditions for hosting the events looked promising as long as there were some modifications to where the athletes ran and biked. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 Thanks to these modifications, the truck makes a staggering 810 hp. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 Habitat modifications, such as turning off water fountains during the winter or making islands accessible to humans so geese don’t get too comfortable, may also work. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Removing walls for an open floor plan changes airflow patterns, and a single thermostat may struggle to keep temperatures consistent across a larger space, sometimes requiring HVAC modifications to stay comfortable. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Even the Vidiians, a race of aliens who borrow heavily from the David Cronenberg playbook with their frequent body modifications, are portrayed in a resolutely PG way. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 July 2026 Over the past two years, Russian armored vehicles have adopted a range of modifications to improve their survivability against drones. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The fleet of robots is using existing tools without costly facility modifications. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 On July 23, Starfish Studios, an official Minecraft partner that creates unique worlds and game modifications, announced that Jimothy would be coming to its Naturalist add-on pack. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifications
  1. alterations
  2. changes
  3. differences
Noun
  • Even as trendy silhouettes shift from structured shoulders to more relaxed fits, blazers remain timeless—albeit with a few alterations.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
  • The avenue lies within the city’s original historic district, where preservation rules tightly regulate new construction and alterations.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of alterations
Noun
  • Saturday produced zero title changes across six matches, so Corbin's win was the first belt to move all weekend.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Developing multiple prototypes allows engineers to test different design changes, validate performance, and identify technical issues before the aircraft enters production.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of changes
Noun
  • These differences likely stem from the fact that keeping kids off screens requires time and money—which wealthy parents tend to have more of.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over what the endgame should be.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of differences

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