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
Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Carl Phillips on writing the poems that changed the course of his life.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The building housing the Red Lion changed ownership in 2022.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
However, the situation has changed, as members of the democratic party have been requesting that the republicans remove the portion of the appropriations that would fund the Department of Homeland Security, which controls Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For all that has changed since then, however, one depressing fact remains.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That changed in 2019, when the company secured permission to lock phones for 60 days to reduce fraud.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Texas was also where everything changed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
They were last seen little changed.
—Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Carl Phillips on writing the poems that changed the course of his life.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The building housing the Red Lion changed ownership in 2022.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
However, the situation has changed, as members of the democratic party have been requesting that the republicans remove the portion of the appropriations that would fund the Department of Homeland Security, which controls Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For all that has changed since then, however, one depressing fact remains.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That changed in 2019, when the company secured permission to lock phones for 60 days to reduce fraud.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Texas was also where everything changed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
They were last seen little changed.
—Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
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After The Odd Couple — also created by Garry Marshall — ended its run in 1975, the apartment set from that series was modified to become Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee residence.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the cheating, FIS has modified its rules and brought in a coordinator to oversee screening of gear and hired former Austrian ski jumper Mathias Hafele to work as equipment expert.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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With the postponement, the NBA shifted the game to Sunday and the Timberwolves and Warriors played each other on back-to-back nights, as the second game was played on Monday as regularly scheduled.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the night unfolded, the atmosphere shifted from elegant to electric.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some shook their heads; others exchanged uneasy glances.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Instead, shots were exchanged between McCamey and the 34-year-old man, leaving McCamey dead and the other man wounded.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The menu was altered to spare his staff extra radiant heat from the grill.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Anecdotally, my students have moved from gung-ho libertarians on the issue in 2019 to cautious skeptics in 2025, describing to me how gambling has altered their fandom and their friends who have struggled with addiction.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, performance and well-being both declined significantly when challenge levels varied frequently.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Snowfall totals varied widely across the region.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets’ star point guard was able to check in this time because of a slight curveball with the starting lineup, which swapped Collin Sexton in as a starter for Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The families swapped Christmas cookies as a parting gift before Good’s family left Kansas City.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mattie Freeman, 78, who is blind, will have her home remodeled to be more accessible by CG&S Design-Build.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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But most of us have remodeled our kitchens or live in a newer home where plumbers installed PVC pipes under the sinks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Its overall population has fluctuated over the years, heavily attracting military members from local bases.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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His impact on recent games has fluctuated as his energy dipped.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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