as in varying
not staying constant
a changing wind made sailing a challenge
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1
as in modifying
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 shifting
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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as in exchanging
to give up (something) and take something else in return
would you mind changing your seat so my friends can sit together?
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Recent Examples of changing
Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
That calculus is slowly changing.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The heightened doubt may be affecting public opinions about sports betting, if not changing the public’s behavior.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
More recently, a brief post-pandemic boost in luxury retail ended in 2023, when a drop in demand among Chinese consumers collided with younger shoppers' changing priorities.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The Grammys are changing; the Grammys are desperately in need of still more change.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Duneland also brought its special education programs in-house, changing its relationship with the Porter County Education Services, which had been supervising special education teachers.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Jane Doe, according to the suit, has suffered anxiety, fear of showering or changing in her own room, fear that her nude images will be shared online as well as fear of trusting church leadership.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
For another, the technology keeps changing.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
That calculus is slowly changing.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The heightened doubt may be affecting public opinions about sports betting, if not changing the public’s behavior.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
More recently, a brief post-pandemic boost in luxury retail ended in 2023, when a drop in demand among Chinese consumers collided with younger shoppers' changing priorities.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The Grammys are changing; the Grammys are desperately in need of still more change.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Duneland also brought its special education programs in-house, changing its relationship with the Porter County Education Services, which had been supervising special education teachers.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Jane Doe, according to the suit, has suffered anxiety, fear of showering or changing in her own room, fear that her nude images will be shared online as well as fear of trusting church leadership.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
For another, the technology keeps changing.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changing
Adjective
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Brazil has gained on both commodity strength and shifting political expectations.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The shifting tectonic plates at both firms reflect a broader transformation in asset management.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kaoru Mitoma also spurned a good opportunity in the opening quarter of the contest, slotting wide of the far post after exchanging passes with Welbeck.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Dogs and Law Hogs were united as one before kickoff, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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More clients mean uneven cash timing.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their songs have a way of leveling the playing field between tiny frustrations that make up a run-of-the-mill bad day and life-altering tragedies that render previous bad days unmemorable.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cooking process can reduce the amount of resistant starch and fiber in plantains, altering the balance between carbohydrates and fiber.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In his teens and early 20s, a variety of knocks and muscle strains — plus a variety of coaches with fluctuating opinions of him — complicated his development.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Snow and rain can be difficult events to predict because long-range models shift from day to day, and sometimes from hour to hour, with general patterns of pressure, precipitation, air speed, and temperature fluctuating constantly in the run-up to a big storm.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Do the Rangers want to be swapping out center fielders?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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