altered 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of alterednext
as in sterilized

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verb

past tense of alter
1
as in modified
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 fixed
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 altered
Adjective
The altered protein must produce a fragment that can be displayed, and that fragment must be presented by a surface display protein type found in the patient. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Cyberbullying may begin with a joke, rumor or altered picture. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
While their policies often state that rates are subject to change if the rental period is altered, those changes shouldn’t be applied in error, as Avis later admitted happened in your case. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 The new engines that relied on a near-50/50 split between combustion and electric power dramatically altered the way the cars had to be driven. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for altered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altered
  1. neutered
  2. modified
  3. fixed
  4. sterile
  5. changed
  6. impotent
  7. remodeled
  8. emasculated
Adjective
  • All adoptable pets are spayed, neutered and up to date on vaccines and tests.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • This reader hopes that will be a rebuttal to all the dubious America 250 content flooding orgs beholden to the neutered NEA.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Definition of neutered
Verb
  • In addition, the pommel nut was modified to fit mass production.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The bamboo and wood fibers are modified to withstand conditions including high humidity, corrosion, salt spray, and ultraviolet radiation, according to professor Qi Chusheng, who spoke to China Green Times.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of modified
Verb
  • The show had faced controversy from the start, as many fixed on antisemitic and anti-Asian comments made by Galliano more than a decade ago.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Take the time to compare each offer side by side, and look for the most competitive interest rates and whether the rate is fixed or variable.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fixed
Adjective
  • The brand’s Krossa desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Matching furniture sets may feel cookie-cutter and sterile, instead of warm.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sterile
Verb
  • That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran’s own understanding of deterrence has also changed over the course of the war.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of changed
Adjective
  • As a result, Golden State’s ball movement and 3-point shooting (7 of 37) looked impotent amid a playoff atmosphere in Ballhala.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Republicans want to scare voters into thinking that if Democrats win the midterm elections, the United States will be on the road to a future in which the Senate is no more—or is, at best, an impotent debate club for elderly statesmen.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Definition of impotent
Verb
  • The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said.
    — Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The original structure was altered in the late 17th century, expanded in the 18th century, and remodeled again during the 19th and 20th centuries.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodeled
Adjective
  • And that’s the main tension this season, as Beau is feeling emasculated by the dynamic.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • By contrast, Gercke’s emasculated George speaks in the monotonous style of a man worn down by life.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of emasculated

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“Altered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altered. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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