alter

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Nuclear reactions in the core alter the star's internal composition, but a stable layer separates this region from the outer convective envelope.

From Science Daily

“I’m altering the clothes of my eldest so at least the younger ones have something,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Like any long-running series, cast members come and go, and those departures can sometimes alter a show’s future.

From Los Angeles Times

However, these environments have been significantly altered over time due to sediment buildup and the construction of dams, which fragment waterways.

From Science Daily

Larger cavities caused a smooth shift of the resonance toward longer wavelengths, while changes in depth altered both the spectral position and the vertical location of the optical mode.

From Science Daily