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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2
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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3
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
Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
If there’s even a small chance that this audacious company—or its competitors—can succeed in its goal, the implications would be nothing less than world-changing.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
To stay close, Ossai said couples need to be in constant communication with each other to process changing feelings and to come back to each other.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
What to do in Glasgow Glasgow’s reputation as Scotland’s gritty second city—compared to the regal, castle-on-a-hill status of Edinburgh, the country’s capital—has been changing lately, thanks to sprawling parks, boundary-pushing museums, and a dining scene that punches far above its weight.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
If a plant is struggling, consider adjusting light levels by changing locations or adding a grow light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Because in scam situations, hesitation can be life changing.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Check each of these services for unfamiliar logins, permission changes or device activity, and secure them by changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But now, all of that is changing.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Losing or changing jobs can also cause households that were previously ineligible to qualify for assistance.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
If there’s even a small chance that this audacious company—or its competitors—can succeed in its goal, the implications would be nothing less than world-changing.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
To stay close, Ossai said couples need to be in constant communication with each other to process changing feelings and to come back to each other.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
What to do in Glasgow Glasgow’s reputation as Scotland’s gritty second city—compared to the regal, castle-on-a-hill status of Edinburgh, the country’s capital—has been changing lately, thanks to sprawling parks, boundary-pushing museums, and a dining scene that punches far above its weight.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
If a plant is struggling, consider adjusting light levels by changing locations or adding a grow light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Because in scam situations, hesitation can be life changing.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Check each of these services for unfamiliar logins, permission changes or device activity, and secure them by changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But now, all of that is changing.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changing
Verb
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Such a review — with the prospect of modifying or eliminating the rules — is mandated by Congress every four years.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at Seoul National University have improved the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by modifying a single molecule in the electrolyte.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oklahoma signed up for the challenge of the SEC in making its tectonic-shifting realignment move.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The holiday affirms indigenous heritage, shifting the focus away from honoring Europeans who brought harm to Native peoples, historians note.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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In the immediate aftermath, rumors of a fallout between the two surfaced, fueled by the duo exchanging words on social media and Raisa reportedly unfollowing Gomez on Instagram.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After years of uneven results, prospects at main camp gave an indication that this season might be different.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Geographic and demographic disparities The uneven distribution of EV charging infrastructure is a huge challenge.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The technology’s potential is already altering military planning, blurring lines between intelligence, cyber operations, and traditional anti-submarine warfare.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Field-altering books have deepened scholars’ understanding of the domestic turmoil of Revolutionary America, among other moments.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Type Of Cheese Matters Different cheeses have varying shelf lives once opened.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Individual prices will range widely, with premiums for the same plan varying by state, Cubanski noted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns are swapping starting cornerbacks.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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But swapping fat for sugar and empty carbs is also problematic, and it has been complicated to untangle the effects of ever-changing dietary patterns.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prosecutors had previously argued Collins posed a danger for bringing a weapon into a volatile setting, though Kling maintained his client never brandished the firearm.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s trade war has thrown the global trade status quo into disarray, and investors are looking to move their assets from more volatile paper currency.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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