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as in to change
to make different in some way
he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly
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Recent Examples of modify
The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
Helander noted that the green has not been modified since it was reduced in size in the 17th century.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Homes for Heroes has renovated, modified and built over 465 homes in 20 years and hopes to reach 500 by Christmas, Director of Construction Rusty Smallwood said.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Policy decisions will be amended and modified by future administrations.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
Helander noted that the green has not been modified since it was reduced in size in the 17th century.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Homes for Heroes has renovated, modified and built over 465 homes in 20 years and hopes to reach 500 by Christmas, Director of Construction Rusty Smallwood said.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Policy decisions will be amended and modified by future administrations.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for modify
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The higher water content alters the texture, and most baking recipes are formulated assuming a higher percentage of fat.
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After season one’s show-altering reveal that Sugar is an alien, his fellow alien species is exposed and harmed by the human powers that be, forcing them to retreat to their home planet.
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Prices and availability may change.
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But the mood quickly changed when team coach Migné’s name was announced, and the crowd responded with boos.
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The ranking covers cities of at least 5,000 households that qualify as suburbs of larger cities.
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Morocco has qualified for six World Cups but had a two-decade-long gap after its fourth appearance in 1998.
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The restaurant has been completely remodeled and has added several new menu items since a May 9, 2025, roof fire.
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Ellis said the company has remodeled more than 115 restaurants and new restaurant openings are to come, including 25 locations in development across the country.
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This Mini Carey Crossbody Bag transforms from a crossbody bag to a clutch to a shoulder bag.
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New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
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“Modify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modify. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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