CHANGED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

changed

verb

past tense of change

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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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 But a lot has changed for the better on the South Side since then. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive attractions that changed how audiences experience stories. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026 But everything changed after a 1954 Life Magazine article, which argued that literacy rates were tanking because children were bored with Dick and Jane primers. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026 After nine years of running alongside the bulls, Etxanobe said the setback has not changed his outlook. — Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 But the real-estate niche that Berman had carved out for himself in New York was likely forever changed. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 The All England Club introduced the queue in 1922 once the venue changed from a small meadow to larger grounds on Church Road, still in the famed SW19 postal code area. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026 One of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants changed its reservation policy, a beloved bakery announced its closure, a popular Chinese restaurant burned down and more of the week’s happenings in the metro Atlanta restaurant scene. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 July 2026 Responsibility hasn’t changed, but the nature of the work has. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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In that version, the film was 11 minutes longer and featured more of Krem, the main villain, pulled and heavily modified from the comics.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
With heat indices expected to climb into the triple digits, Freedom 250 organizers modified the schedule to reduce attendees' exposure during the hottest part of the day.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of modified

Verb

Rusak had spent months showing Ngo flat, organic-leaning designs before something shifted.

— Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
State officials updated guidance for traffic stops involving legally armed drivers and Ramsey County law enforcement agencies shifted away from stopping drivers solely for equipment violations, such as broken taillights.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of shifted

Verb

Iran’s leadership has railed against the United States after the two countries exchanged a second night of strikes on Thursday local time.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Swift and Kelce exchanged lengthy vows in front of over 1,000 guests, including Swift’s longtime friend, actress and singer Suki Waterhouse.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026

Definition of exchanged

Verb

Many events and characters from the novel are expanded upon or altered, but are drawn from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s own history.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
And the name update came during what might be the final comeback attempt for the 34-year-old, who has continued working his way back after injuries dramatically altered the trajectory of his career.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of altered

Verb

That number varied modestly from the 1980s through the early 2000s, owing in no small part to a waning interest in socialism generally.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Productivity varied based on the scribe’s skill, attention to detail, page size, and writing style.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of varied

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In June, Atrium swapped 14 acres of land between North Tryon and North Poplar streets with INLIVIAN, Charlotte’s public housing authority.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Both Laertes and Polonius are gender-swapped in this production, with Patrice Egleston playing the verbose mother of two daughters instead of a son and a daughter — a change that subtly shifts the dynamics in this family of women.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of swapped

Verb

This remodeled 1905 home sits in historic downtown with a wraparound porch and elder trees on the property.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
The restaurant has been completely remodeled and has added several new menu items since a May 9, 2025, roof fire.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Definition of remodeled

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This sense of optimism fluctuated significantly until June 2023, when the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Biden’s first attempt at relieving student loan debt sent public opinion into a tailspin.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Until this past Supreme Court term, emergency applications fluctuated year to year but showed no clear upward trend.

— Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026