1
as in modified
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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2
as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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3
as in exchanged
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 changed
Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The mix of homes sold could have changed significantly in size and quality, Chu added.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Back from an Easter break, and so much has happened but so little has changed.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Much has changed since 1972, as this mission highlights.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
The technology has changed over the years, but Head said the core mission of pursuing the unknown remains the same.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Even as your tastes changed, your favorite leggings remained a constant.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
And the world changed once again, this time without the Factbook to note it.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The mix of homes sold could have changed significantly in size and quality, Chu added.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Back from an Easter break, and so much has happened but so little has changed.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Much has changed since 1972, as this mission highlights.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
The technology has changed over the years, but Head said the core mission of pursuing the unknown remains the same.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Even as your tastes changed, your favorite leggings remained a constant.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
And the world changed once again, this time without the Factbook to note it.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
Verb
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These were all painted a uniform black and heavily modified with windows and doors.—
Adam Williams
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Moscow significantly modified the original Shahed-136, rebranded as the Geran-2, enhancing its ability to evade air defenses and be mass-produced.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
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Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the disruption in the Persian Gulf, which has placed up to a fifth of global oil supply at risk, has altered the calculus.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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Initial withdrawal symptoms include rising blood pressure, tachycardia, agitation and nausea/vomiting, gradually leading to severe hypertension, altered mental status, and possible cardiac or neurologic complications, per the alert.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The overarching takeaway of the study was that the benefits of crying greatly depended on the reason for why the participants were crying in the first place — which also varied depending on gender.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Conditions have varied during season openers at the ballpark.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jennifer Garner swapped out her understated glam for a bright pink lip on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another surgery swapped out her breast implants to erase her shoulder pain in 2022, Dishell said, but doctors warned her then that her other pain was unlikely to improve.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The park also just remodeled its 72-year-old Bird Cage Theatre, home to outrageous vaudeville-style shows, where a young Steve Martin once performed.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other stores were remodeled in an attempt to lure customers back and encourage them to hang out.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Schreacke’s role remained consistent with perimeter shooting and floor spacing, but her effectiveness fluctuated.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those tariff policies fluctuated wildly over the following months as Trump made deals and walked back some of the most extreme duties.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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