altering

verb

present participle of alter
1
as in modifying
to make different in some way can't you alter your plans just slightly so we can leave 10 minutes earlier?

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2
as in fixing
to remove the sex organs of contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets

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Recent Examples of altering Both approaches aim to convey more information quickly, but only paraphrasing involves altering existing language. — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The neutron data not only confirmed the earlier X-ray findings but also revealed new evidence without altering the ancient specimen. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 He is thrust into a world of dangerous criminals, impossible odds, and life-altering choices, ultimately forced to decide what his own life is worth. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Another executive said companies also get around export controls by altering product descriptions on government paperwork. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 But now, a team of engineers at the Micro Air Vehicle Lab at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has built a lightweight smart drone that’s fundamentally altering that dynamic. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026 Eyeline wants artists to adjust water’s velocity, viscosity and turbulence with keyframes, and add foam or spray without altering the underlying simulation. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Carlson was cast in a small part, but the couple’s experience was so positive as to be life-altering, writes Rick Kogan. — Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Over the years, Lenzing Group has expanded beyond conventional TENCEL™ fibers with variations created through altering the manufacturing process. — Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altering
  1. modifying
  2. fixing
  3. changing
  4. remodeling
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  • 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
Definition of modifying
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  • And just to take a step back, legumes are this incredible family of plants in nature that form nodules that are full of something called rhizobia, which are nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Expanding the pipeline without fixing the workplace is like pouring water into a bucket with a hole in it.
    — Lynne S. Moronski, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of fixing
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  • The Singapore Shipping Association also played down the prospect of a broad withdrawal of commercial shipping from the region, suggesting operators would instead adapt to changing trade conditions.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Roan also adds an new verse to the song, slightly changing the lyrics to reference a mediocre female suitor alongside Rodrigo’s original lines.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of changing
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  • 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
  • Wall color sets the room’s design foundation, so a refined shade can lift it without remodeling.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of remodeling

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“Altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altering. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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