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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
CBS News, 18 June 2026
This change meant Artemis III would no longer land at the lunar south pole.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
But her earlier observation about how her students had changed over the years is worth pausing on, too.
—Manoush Zomorodi, STAT, 24 June 2026
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Noun
As part of a flurry of defensive changes in the top of the ninth, Braves first baseman Matt Olson shifted to right field.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
This change meant Artemis III would no longer land at the lunar south pole.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Verb
In other words, sourcing behaviors are not so much changing as shifting geographically.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
But her earlier observation about how her students had changed over the years is worth pausing on, too.
—Manoush Zomorodi, STAT, 24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
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The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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There is some fluctuation year to year in the baseball itself, though the league now owns and controls production of the on-field ball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Duration measures a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, and bonds with longer maturity dates tend to have greater duration.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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McCarthy's duties have been modified and he's been transferred and replaced by NYPD Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, an NYPD spokesperson told CBS News.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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That out-of-pocket structure also helps explain why pricing varies so widely from clinic to clinic.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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In healthy individuals, the makeup of the gut microbiome can vary significantly due to factors such as geography, lifestyle, diet and genetics.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Clark stood her ground, the two exchanged words, and officials hit Clark with her fifth technical foul of the season.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Scientists do not yet know exactly what causes the oscillations.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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The alternative is oscillation, extraction, or irrelevance.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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