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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the positive change in our students' attitude toward people who are somehow different was a long and gradual process
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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
there is nothing so constant as change itself
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as in money
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
she spent quite a chunk of change on that car
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as in to modify
to make different in some way
my wife has changed the look of our living room more times than we care to remember
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as in to vary
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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Recent Examples of change
Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 May 2025
As per usual, the likely first-round picks didn’t participate in any of the on-court activities, although a welcome change to the collective bargaining agreement required all of them to show up for media, medical and measurements.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Alex Heigl, People.com, 18 May 2025
Also, your wishes or circumstances could change over time, so all these documents should be reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Perhaps the most sweeping changes have taken place at the Securities and Exchange Commission, whose mission is to police the financial sector and protect investors.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 May 2025
As per usual, the likely first-round picks didn’t participate in any of the on-court activities, although a welcome change to the collective bargaining agreement required all of them to show up for media, medical and measurements.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
Here are 14 musicians who changed the course of the industry and the details behind their mysterious deaths.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 18 May 2025
Also, your wishes or circumstances could change over time, so all these documents should be reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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Razor was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, weapons in a motor vehicle, alteration of a serial number, operating under suspension and possession of narcotics.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
Noun
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This material offers superior protection against moisture, temperature fluctuations, and humidity changes, ensuring a stable environment for your gown.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Despite the market fluctuations, data shows that sales volume for properties priced above $1 million through April reached $2.5 billion in 2025, slightly up from $2.4 billion in 2024 but still down from $2.8 billion in 2022.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In the short run, using money to buy power and power to make money may shield them from Trump’s rages.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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This could take up to 45 days for the money to eventually reach your account.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Legislative process: What happens next The Senate will modify the bill and will be in constant communication with President Trump and House leaders.—
Mike Sylvester,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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There are a lot of variables that go into the mix between the physical maturity, the offensive tools, the character and the body of work can comprise over 100 games at varying levels of competition with different levels of stakes.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Prices for one-day admission to Epic for the rest of the year vary daily and range from $139 (for four days in September) to $199 (from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve).—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Verb
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President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump exchange words during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.—
Gerald Imray,
Fortune,
21 May 2025
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But both countries committed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, with Ukraine’s intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, saying on Ukrainian television Saturday that the exchanges could happen as early as this week.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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This, along with Stoke’s physicality and directness, gave them a point of difference — something nobody else had.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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However, the numbers show for the last two years the Dolphins’ run game doesn’t make much of a difference in the game’s outcome.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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This pulse can trigger a process known as electromagnetic dissociation, in which a photon interacts with a nucleus, inducing internal oscillations that eject neutrons and photons.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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The Watch 3 also offers detailed running form analytics, including cadence, ground contact balance, ground contact time, power, and vertical oscillation.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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