alter
verb (used with object)
to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify.
will alter
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future tenseof alter.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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During the flyby, Mars' gravity will alter Psyche's path and increase its speed, reducing the amount of propellant needed for the long mission ahead.
From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026
Just because gas prices are higher, it doesn’t guarantee that they will alter people’s spending habits, Mathews said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 14, 2026
The U.S. economy is in transition, facing structural shifts that will alter how policymakers and investors think about employment, inflation, and economic growth in the years to come.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
The result is a monumental revisionist work that will alter views on slavery inside and outside the Islamic world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Then some nearby stars will seem to move out of the constellation, others will enter it, and its configuration will alter dramatically.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
