the change

noun

informal + old-fashioned
: the time of menopause when a woman stops menstruating

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But the group gave no specifics on when the change will occur. Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 The terrorist group did not provide a time frame for the change. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2026 Another influence is the change in appliances and technology. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 The images alarmed many onlookers, watchdogs and people whose photos had been manipulated, and there was a sustained pushback on X leading up to the change. Kevin Collier, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the change

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“The change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20change. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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