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
Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.
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Andrew Graham
march 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
While student enrollment dropped by about 38,000 over the last ten years, staffing numbers barely changed.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Much has changed since the oil spill in 1990.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Old press releases have been changed to refer to the company as the Team, not Wasserman.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That single wildlife image triggered a moment of recognition that changed the scientific understanding of the species.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
But somewhere along the way, the spelling changed.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 9 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
That changed the officers’ actions, and ultimately the outcome, police said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Andrew Graham
march 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
While student enrollment dropped by about 38,000 over the last ten years, staffing numbers barely changed.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Much has changed since the oil spill in 1990.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Old press releases have been changed to refer to the company as the Team, not Wasserman.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That single wildlife image triggered a moment of recognition that changed the scientific understanding of the species.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
But somewhere along the way, the spelling changed.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 9 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
That changed the officers’ actions, and ultimately the outcome, police said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
Verb
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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This structural diversity suggests that evolution has modified the organ under different ecological conditions.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Each is a possible candidate to be shifted to the state.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apple just unveiled a series of new devices and upgrades, but the focus has shifted almost immediately to what lies ahead.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Li shook hands with Whitmarsh and exchanged platitudes with the other guests.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Giants and Rangers made sure father and son exchanged lineup cards to commemorate the occasion.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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American Reilly Opelka, a 6-foot–11 pro, said managing fatigue after a series of tournaments before hitting Indian Wells has altered his practice and play in exhibition matches, including a loss to 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca in Las Vegas.—
Nancy Moya,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The models who went all the way were the ones who ceded to Banks’s worldview, who agreed to have their hair dyed and their teeth messed with and their bodies altered.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 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 varied greatly depending on the vendor and the product.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Padilla and Gosling were a teacher and principal in another sketch reading passed notes out loud that, according to text on screen, were swapped out since rehearsal, causing both to crack up uncontrollably.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said the robbers stole Illinois license plates from similar cars and swapped them out.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort When the building was remodeled in 2012, The Marlton's design team prioritized lowering energy consumption.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The kitchen was remodeled with 42-inch white cabinets, an undermount sink, stainless appliances and a gas cooktop.—
Lesa Stuart,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bonds fluctuated Friday after the weak jobs report.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stock futures remained lower and Treasury yields fluctuated after the report.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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