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
Genomic testing can identify these specific genetic alterations.
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Jason P. Joseph, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Data include unique addresses for single-family or duplex residences with permit requests for alterations/repairs, new buildings or building additions.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Drop-down menus for specific elements allow for quick alterations, meaning that there’s no need to consult the AI model again and wait for a response.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 May 2025
This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Jason P. Joseph, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Data include unique addresses for single-family or duplex residences with permit requests for alterations/repairs, new buildings or building additions.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Drop-down menus for specific elements allow for quick alterations, meaning that there’s no need to consult the AI model again and wait for a response.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 May 2025
This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alteration
Noun
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One countywide measure of changes in values that is calculated to more closely match market values showed growth of only 3.6% from 2024 to 2025.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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People who are relatively young and healthy could consider forgoing an annual shot, absent a dramatic change in the virus.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
Noun
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One big difference, however, from other Universal hotels at similar price points is Helios Grand guests do not get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to cut waits at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Another notable difference is the absence of the American flag in the latest portrait.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Being open about body modification makes total sense to me in this day and age… (But) beauty imperatives aren’t victimless.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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People have claimed these are used for a range of things from weather modification to mind control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Alteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alteration. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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