ALTERING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

altering

verb

present participle of alter

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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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 In other words, this is about challenging students to think for themselves before introducing the life-altering capabilities of artificial intelligence into the equation. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Among the casualties are riders who suffered life-altering disabilities, fell into comas and two who died of their injuries. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 While members of the public and the architectural community have criticized the Rike Tubes for altering the character of Tbilisi’s historic old town, some favored relocating them to a more suitable setting rather than demolishing them. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Jacksonville has paid Lawrence like a franchise-altering quarterback, built around him and attached its championship aspirations to his right arm. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Now, researchers have found a way to operate two separate genetic codes simultaneously, avoiding the need to do any work to compensate for altering the code that every protein in a cell relies on. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Perhaps altering the approach this week will benefit the Chiefs, who have lost eight straight preseason games dating back to 2023. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Following the success of Season 1, Ruscio entered the sophomore season determined to expand the triage without altering its now-familiar look. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 Among the claims tossed by the judge are features such as infinite scroll and autoplay, leaving the trial focused on a smaller set of practices like allowing multiple accounts, appearance-altering filters, and tools for managing time spent. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

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That permit, called a tenant improvement permit, is required for modifying or renovating the interior space of a commercial property and allowed the company to convert the former church into a crematory.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Algorithms already select information, rank information, recommend information, personalize information and can participate in modifying what human beings see, believe, buy, discuss or pay attention to.

— Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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The shift toward cost-efficiency in this round of the AI race is also linked to changing decision-makers within enterprises.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Charlotte City Council spoke with urgency in July about changing local laws so police could more easily crack down on teen takeovers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

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