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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
Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of change [this year], but the first week always feels like the first week of school.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The practice is generally defined as a method to change a person's same-sex attraction, essentially aiming to make a gay person straight.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For boys to feel freed from this hierarchy, change needs to happen at every level, from homes and classrooms to community centers and government buildings, and most especially within the technology industry.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of change [this year], but the first week always feels like the first week of school.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pressing the ears changes the volume and tapping the sides switches between tracks.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The practice is generally defined as a method to change a person's same-sex attraction, essentially aiming to make a gay person straight.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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The majority of these alterations occurred within the phylum Bacillota — a gut bacteria group known for digestion and overall gut health.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mattioli reconfigured the apartment’s long and narrow footprint by defining each area through color, lighting, and architectural alterations.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
4 Oct. 2025
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These fluctuations may increase the chances of rain, which could help alleviate the ongoing drought in the area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Södra cited rapid currency fluctuations, geopolitical uncertainty and an imbalance between raw material prices—plus the sales prices of its products—as negatively impacting profitability.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Critics of this approach fear that Title I money could eventually be used in ways that undermine public schools — on private school vouchers, for example.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Anthony, for instance, rushed to the bank and withdrew the money demanded and gave it to someone who came to his home.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vicens modified the set-piece defensive setup each season, benefiting from the addition of another aerial presence in 6ft 5in (196cm) striker Erling Haaland.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Specifically designed to be independent of other organizations and political influence, the CSB cannot be forced to modify its findings by other agencies, branches or political parties, ensuring its impartiality.—
Philip Steenstra,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Argentina varied the positions of their attackers more.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Shop it in sizes twin through California king and in 25 colors, with the price varying by size and hue.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hamas has not yet received the final list of Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged, a Palestinian source told the BBC.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Officials confirm that Taiwanese engineers and military planners are now in virtual working groups with Polish, Lithuanian, and Ukrainian counterparts, exchanging operational lessons in EW, C-UAS, and artillery fire direction.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But at least some of his teammates notice a difference in Guerrero when the opponent is New York.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The sherry needs to be manzanilla or fino, which is a difference in kind to the more oxidative types of sherry, like Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, or the very sweet Pedro Ximénez.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Atomic clocks keep time using the steady oscillations of atoms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each of these high-tech tools generate advanced circulation power to achieve pristine indoor air quality, plus special features like precise airflow settings, and different oscillation, cooling, and heating modes.—
Brittany Loggins,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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