- present participle of modify.
modifying
Example Sentences
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A few times lately, I’ve caught myself modifying my own work to sound “less like A.I.”
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
"I don't fully know what the gun was, because it was old... and Gramps did some modifying," he wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Evolution does not aim for perfection; it works with what is available, modifying structures step by step.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
The U.S. has been constantly modifying the B-52 to extend its life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Since you have two, we're comfortable with you modifying one.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
