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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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
The tone changed as the second half wore on.
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Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
The classifications have been changed this year to divisions, which is the same system used by the boys basketball tournament.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
That situation has changed entirely, according to Martin Kandja Kabamba, who runs the agency NOAB London.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
But what hasn’t changed is the challenge Orlando area teams have in trying to bring state championships back home after being shut out last season.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Hall’s ideas about incarceration changed.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Nothing had shifted or changed dramatically that hauled me to DC.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Related Stories The prizes, which were known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards until the name was changed last November, are handed out by the labor union, SAG-AFTRA, and honor the best performances on both the big and small screens.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
In a statement, Homeland Security spokesperson Bis said training had changed but that cadets still received training in use of force and the constitution.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
The classifications have been changed this year to divisions, which is the same system used by the boys basketball tournament.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
That situation has changed entirely, according to Martin Kandja Kabamba, who runs the agency NOAB London.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
But what hasn’t changed is the challenge Orlando area teams have in trying to bring state championships back home after being shut out last season.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Hall’s ideas about incarceration changed.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Nothing had shifted or changed dramatically that hauled me to DC.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Related Stories The prizes, which were known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards until the name was changed last November, are handed out by the labor union, SAG-AFTRA, and honor the best performances on both the big and small screens.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
In a statement, Homeland Security spokesperson Bis said training had changed but that cadets still received training in use of force and the constitution.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
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OpenAI’s contract points to existing laws and Department of Defense policies, but those policies could be modified in the future.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gardner Nichols, an engineer at Rivian who modified his personal first-gen quad-motor R1T and ran up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2023 and set a record with no factory involvement.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the aftermath, no comparable athlete organizing drives have surfaced, as player-employee advocates have shifted their focus away from federal regulators to the courts and lawmakers.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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With the fans raging on, the programs exchanged punches in the opening frame as Marshfield (19-3) took a slim 17-16 lead entering the second quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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The two groups have also exchanged spiritual knowledge — the current Kanoe spiritual leader, for example, learned from the late Akuntsu patriarch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The studio must be hopeful the deal will move quickly to have altered its eye-watering quarterly payments plan to WBD.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some of these risk factors can be altered through lifestyle changes, and some cannot.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Punishments have varied widely from school to school, county to county, ranging from reprimands to out-of-school suspensions.—
Jeffrey S. Solochek,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Police said the nature of the contact varied, but none of the children were seriously injured or required medical attention.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The turf at the home of the Steelers on Pittsburgh's North Shore is often swapped out several times per season, but this offseason, when the field is replaced, the playing surface will feature a blend of grass that is new to Acrisure Stadium.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The trio swapped ideas and photographs, and toyed with the script before molding it to perfection.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Winn Montessori School will serve the same purpose while nearby Andrews Elementary is remodeled.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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In whatever way the secondary is remodeled, the players will be taking direction from new defensive backs coach Jimmy Lake, who replaced Aubrey Pleasant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Three stock prices fluctuated during the week, of course.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Water levels have also rapidly fluctuated in the last five years, Suarez said, which can also effect the loss of bird populations in the region.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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