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
That changed for just over two quarters.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
But that changed, and the case took a turn after two denizens of Nashville's street scene were identified as suspects.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
What has changed over time is the approach.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
At that moment, there was no scene involving a devil, but that quickly changed.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The Middle East has, indeed changed, but not entirely in ways Netanyahu had intended.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend and early Monday, stock futures were little changed in overnight trading.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025
His administration also introduced stricter measures curtailing the participation of members who pursued gender-affirming medical treatments or changed their names, pronouns, or dress, a decision that drew criticism for marginalizing transgender members.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Maraval noted that the role of Hollywood has changed tremendously across the last decade, pointing to this weekend’s release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
But that changed, and the case took a turn after two denizens of Nashville's street scene were identified as suspects.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
What has changed over time is the approach.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
At that moment, there was no scene involving a devil, but that quickly changed.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The Middle East has, indeed changed, but not entirely in ways Netanyahu had intended.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend and early Monday, stock futures were little changed in overnight trading.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025
His administration also introduced stricter measures curtailing the participation of members who pursued gender-affirming medical treatments or changed their names, pronouns, or dress, a decision that drew criticism for marginalizing transgender members.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Maraval noted that the role of Hollywood has changed tremendously across the last decade, pointing to this weekend’s release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
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Still, it was modified for speed with larger throttle bodies, ported cylinder heads, two-into-two exhaust, race camshafts, and a higher compression ratio.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under local law, even inoperable or replica weapons are considered potentially operable if they can be modified to fire, placing them under the same strict legal framework.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2021, the mood at Intel momentarily shifted for the better, several employees told Fortune.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though these core concerns have remained a constant in the group’s practice, its conceptual orientation has shifted over the past several years, from a focus on spatial interventions toward more explicitly participatory practices that question authorship and artwork.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The outlet also described gifts exchanged, including a framed photograph of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Diggs did not draw the start at cornerback, as DaRon Bland’s return saw Diggs get exchanged out of the starting lineup instead of slot cornerback Reddy Steward.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Around midday, one of them broadcast a warning from a position 9 miles west of Pengjia, later reporting the Chinese ship had altered course.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The two discussed the ways tariffs have altered the luxury brand’s strategy and how Quinn is looking at the company’s future.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Argentina varied the positions of their attackers more.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Experimental data often varied wildly between labs and rarely aligned with its predictions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just before their latest stint on the road, the band swapped drummers with Foo Fighters, switching out Ilan Rubin for Josh Freese.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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The town of Chipping Campden became a magnet for the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 1900s, after architect Charles Robert Ashbee swapped London for the countryside.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The townhome-style property built in 1978 was remodeled in 2022.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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It’s been extensively remodeled throughout the years, including work done in the mid-19th century at the behest of Benjamin Guinness.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With average frame rates that fluctuated between the mid-50s to as high as mid-70s, the game took full advantage of the variable refresh rate and felt smooth as butter without much compromise.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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Denver’s odds have fluctuated this season, rising from +4000 after Monday night’s dominant win over Cincinnati.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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