MODIFYING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

modifying

verb

present participle of modify

as in altering

to limit the meaning of (as a noun) adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs

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as in changing

to make different in some way he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly

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Recent Examples of modifying For most people, manually modifying system firmware introduces additional risks. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Researchers will store those cell lines in a biobank before modifying the dogs’ genetic makeup. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 There are more than 20 disease-modifying therapies for MS, Bebo said, so figuring out the best one for you might involve trial and error. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 Roivant Sciences — Shares rose more than 4% after the company's immune-modifying pill Lisraya reached its primary efficacy goals in two Phase 3 trials for non-infectious uveitis, a disease of the eye. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Twisted Teens joked they were contractually obligated to write a grunge song after signing to Sub Pop, prompting Billiard to claim that modifying any Beatles chord progression to stay major instead of going minor gets the job done. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Roivant and its spinout Priovant said Wednesday that their immune-modifying pill Lisraya was more effective than placebo in treating the inflammatory eye disease non-infectious uveitis. — Jason Mast, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026 Thousands of researchers are constantly modifying these setups, the OpenAI researcher added, with every change risking a compromise to the security of the test. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Curing the void Rocket Lab said the problem appears to be solved after modifying the manufacturing process again. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

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Where the case goes from here The next phase of the litigation is whether Reyes grants a preliminary injunction to block the administration from taking further golf course-altering moves.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Cut down the game-altering penalties Miami committed six first-half penalties against Florida State.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of altering

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Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
With companies seeking to cut the number of junior hires in the finance function, the traditional pyramid-shape of the function is changing.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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Eligible adults were able to receive as much as $1,200 as well as $500 per qualifying child.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualifying

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Nearby, Mana is remodeling an office building that will become the Nikola Tesla Innovation Hub, which will have office space for tech companies.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
The star snagged the property for just $57,000 and found great joy in repeatedly remodeling it during her time there.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of remodeling

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During the next legislative session, lawmakers will consider reworking Missouri’s school funding formula, which determines how much state aid public schools receive.

— Jack Harvel October 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
In 2020, Nike marked the Air Max 90’s 30th anniversary by restoring the model’s original Air Max 3 name and reworking its construction from the ground up.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

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