modify
verb (used with object)
to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.
is modifying
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present progressiveof modify (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Human activity is modifying the environment so quickly in some cases that we're learning about these benefits while we're simultaneously making them more difficult for people to access," said Bratman.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
Universal Hydrogen is modifying a regional airliner, putting in a fuel cell that can convert liquid hydrogen to electricity and connecting that up to electric motors that will drive the propellers.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
Boeing is modifying two of its 747-800 aircraft that will use the Air Force One call sign when the president is aboard.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
Department of Agriculture is modifying existing vaccines and testing new ones against the current H5N1 strain.
From Science Magazine ● May 11, 2022
He has been improving in this struggle, that is, modifying his natural condition of life and greatly reducing natural difficulties.
From The Mathematical-Historical Principles and the Evolution of Liberty by Víctor José Fernández Bolívar
