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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
John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
So my experience here, based on only two weeks, is not enough time to show much change.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s changed with Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
So far, there has been little color change.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
So my experience here, based on only two weeks, is not enough time to show much change.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
If the goals haven’t really changed, exactly how the company plans on reaching them is evolving.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s changed with Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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Just as Bitcoin ASICs were confined to the SHA-256 algorithm and vulnerable to protocol alterations, AI-specific chips may not possess the flexibility of GPUs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 1,700 Amazon shoppers give the one-shoulder maxi design a perfect five-star rating for its flattering fit, thick fabric, softness, and petite-friendly length that doesn’t require alterations.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, with prices capable of experiencing dramatic fluctuations over short timeframes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the high-rise cut is well-fitting and snug, the standout of these leggings is the adjustable tie waistband that allows for a perfect fit that accounts for body fluctuations.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The White House has repeatedly withheld money previously appropriated by Congress, with minimal pushback from GOP lawmakers.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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My mom came from bad financial circumstances and you get used to (the money) and there was a stature to it.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That said, there are a lot of approaches to making biofuel that rely on modifying the fats found in plants or algae.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Merz said the design for the dog park was modified at several points along the way after receiving feedback.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Note that these settings can vary depending on device, operating system and app version, and can change.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a nod to a city skyline, the bracelets and multifunctional brooch use cubes of varying height.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Three weeks later in London, the same service required a bank transfer – no cash accepted, no cards processed, just account details exchanged securely and payment completed in seconds.—
Penny Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Parents lined up on a sidewalk outside Bergen Meadow Elementary School, waiting to reunite with their children, exchanging hugs and quiet conversation.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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For planes flying 30,000 feet above sea level or military vehicles traveling through combat zones, that level of reliability can mean the difference between life and death.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Superimposed on this slow drift are smaller and more frequent oscillations known as nutations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead, gravitational waves, as natural quantum oscillations of space-time itself, are enough in this model to create the density fluctuations that lead to matter developing structures like galaxies, stars, and planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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