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
In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Her nails were also changed for each look.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
All that changed when Vanderbilt and Metro Nashville Public Schools announced a new partnership and full-ride scholarship known as Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars.
—The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
If it has been changed, please bring it back.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
But times have changed since Jane Clair Shettles rushed at Ole Miss.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Smart Choice for Modern Eyewear Buyers Shopping for glasses online has changed how consumers select their frames.
—Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
No political opinions were changed as a result of the opinion.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That would have changed the outcome in summary judgment.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Her nails were also changed for each look.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
All that changed when Vanderbilt and Metro Nashville Public Schools announced a new partnership and full-ride scholarship known as Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars.
—The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
If it has been changed, please bring it back.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
But times have changed since Jane Clair Shettles rushed at Ole Miss.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Smart Choice for Modern Eyewear Buyers Shopping for glasses online has changed how consumers select their frames.
—Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
No political opinions were changed as a result of the opinion.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That would have changed the outcome in summary judgment.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
Verb
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The race overalls of both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, have also been modified to suit the occasion.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Golf carts can be modified to meet the requirements of a street legal low-speed vehicle, said Schlafer, who works for Nashville's Transportation Licensing Division.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The betting line has shifted for the UFC 322 co-main event.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blue Moon, written by Robert Kaplow (2008's Me and Orson Welles) was inspired by the real letters Larry and Elizabeth exchanged, as a title card in the movie states.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Scream star bent down to share an embrace with the rock icon and exchanged some words.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crews altered course to reach the distressed vessel, which was just off the coast of Massachusetts’ capital city.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Individual year-over-year market values varied greatly, ranging from an over 16% increase one year to an under 1% increase another.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows timelines to get FEMA aid flowing to Wisconsin have varied greatly across presidential administrations, spanning from just a few days to more than two months.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In another example, against Real Sociedad in the knockout phase of the same competition in March, Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot have swapped positions, with winger Garnacho in the right wing-back slot.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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That pulled him into online gardening forums, tomato discussion groups, and eventually weekly potluck dinners where enthusiasts traded Appalachian beans and swapped tips on pest control.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Originally built in 2006 and since extensively remodeled not once but twice, the property is anchored by a single-level abode with two bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 2,300 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal 2025, the first 25 to 30 locations will have been remodeled.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Withdrawals leading to walkovers were more common in the early years of the competition, partly why the number of matches per season fluctuated slightly in the opening decades.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the total number of states at this price point for gas has fluctuated over the summer.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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