modify
verb (used with object)
to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.
modifying
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present participleof modify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A startup now wants dogs to have a similar advantage, genetically modifying man’s best friend to make them run faster, have a keener sense of smell and avoid common genetic conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
By modifying the specific features of statin molecules that interfere with muscle proteins, scientists may be able to reduce unwanted effects without compromising the drugs' ability to control cholesterol.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The bulk of the canal's construction work involved widening, deepening and modifying existing waterways, while a small section had to be excavated, Xinhua said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
But either upgrading infrastructure to climate resiliant schools or modifying the academic year would need institutional change with the possibility of a lot of investment.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Roses were not roses but “flecks of white or red modifying masses of green.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
