as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk
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Recent Examples of alteration
There are a number of aspects to take into consideration before purchasing a secondhand ring, like deciding on the era of preference or being made aware of any alterations the ring has had over the decades.
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Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Advertisement One of their challenges has been getting the same level of battery performance with those alterations, Laulicht said.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
The Stakes of Data Loss Data suppression or alteration poses serious risks to various sectors and populations.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The department had also made a complaint that alterations had been made to the building without a permit.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Advertisement One of their challenges has been getting the same level of battery performance with those alterations, Laulicht said.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
The Stakes of Data Loss Data suppression or alteration poses serious risks to various sectors and populations.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The department had also made a complaint that alterations had been made to the building without a permit.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
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What Happens Next If Coe is elected president of the IOC, the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 could see some major changes to who is allowed to compete in events.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite this shift, there are no immediate changes in leadership or board seats.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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As a demographer who has looked at population data for decades, Johnson said this year’s difference between the Census Bureau and California Department of Finance estimates was remarkable.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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What’s the difference between a deep conditioner and regular conditioner?Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although there aren’t medical treatments specific to weight gain during your period, your provider may suggest lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and other steps to minimize weight gain caused by bloating, water retention, and diet.Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of the aerospace company are more ground tests and potential modifications to the vehicle to remedy its propulsion system woes and prepare it for routine spaceflight, NASA officials have said.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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