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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
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
It also hasn’t been lost on Democrats that David Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, is close with Trump and has reportedly said that there would be major changes at CNN if the network is acquired by Paramount.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The stained glass of the smoking room had had a red hue based on the Olympic, but was changed to yellow based on the Titanic artifacts.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The decision came after residents launched a social media campaign accusing the county of poisoning waterways and demanding change.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
It also hasn’t been lost on Democrats that David Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, is close with Trump and has reportedly said that there would be major changes at CNN if the network is acquired by Paramount.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The last time engine rules changed this much, Mercedes designed a near-unbeatable turbo hybrid but rarely used its full power.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The stained glass of the smoking room had had a red hue based on the Olympic, but was changed to yellow based on the Titanic artifacts.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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Rather than fretting over trends, make intentional alterations to the floor plan that feel special rather than builder-grade, McSwain says.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy and some of the people he’s placed in key roles across HHS and its agencies have made sweeping alterations to vaccination policy, undermining vaccine confidence in the process.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Modest fluctuations in oil prices don't count for much in that worldview.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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While mulching at the right time can help plants retain nutrients, moderate temperature fluctuations, and prevent erosion—among other benefits—taking on this task too early won’t do your plants any favors.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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While a few lifers grumble, this infusion of talent (not to mention tech money) is good news for residents and travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The e-bike that Eyssallenne and his son modified was considered an e-motorcycle.—
Cierra Morgan
March 4,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The egg is then modified to include DNA from the pet being cloned.—
Ryan Brennan
March 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While their genre peers’ fates have varied, Mumford & Sons remained perennial arena and festival headliners, with an ambitious midcareer streak in the studio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prices vary from region to region, but even a relatively small stump, only 18 inches in diameter, can cost hundreds of dollars to remove professionally.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, the memo represents provisional legal advice exchanged between outside counsel and Duke’s in-house lawyers, and was not written for public consumption.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jordan, the basketball Hall of Famer and six-time NBA champion, was with Reddick’s 23XI pit crew exchanging high fives as Reddick crossed the finish line.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But ultimately, San Diego’s quality was the difference, as Anders Dreyer’s first-half goal gave the visitors a 1-0 win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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This oscillation between panoramic distance and tactile proximity animates the forest as a sentient protagonist, one who occasionally addresses visitors in a woman’s voice.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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This oscillation between rage at one’s own powerlessness and fantasies of violence is the song’s motive force.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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