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 rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Then again, January 6, 2021, changed everything else.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
But nuclear technology has changed.
—Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Amazon’s speed and free shipping for Amazon Prime members has changed the way consumers perceive online shopping.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Regardless of who winds up televising the Preakness Stakes, for the good of the sport, the spacing needs to be changed.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Not necessarily because the disease has dramatically changed, but because everything around it has.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
For instance, Albarran changed his approach at the plate to be an effective leadoff hitter for the Bulldogs after batting third last season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
These Daytonas were initially unpopular with Rolex clients, but that quickly changed thanks to Paul Newman.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Then again, January 6, 2021, changed everything else.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
But nuclear technology has changed.
—Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Amazon’s speed and free shipping for Amazon Prime members has changed the way consumers perceive online shopping.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Regardless of who winds up televising the Preakness Stakes, for the good of the sport, the spacing needs to be changed.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Not necessarily because the disease has dramatically changed, but because everything around it has.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
For instance, Albarran changed his approach at the plate to be an effective leadoff hitter for the Bulldogs after batting third last season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
These Daytonas were initially unpopular with Rolex clients, but that quickly changed thanks to Paul Newman.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
Verb
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After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But the following year, as the pandemic wore on and crime rates ticked up, the politics of criminal justice in the city shifted toward law-and-order anxiety, even as new waves of COVID infection struck the jails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Securing the Financial Perimeter The arms race between criminal networks and financial institutions has permanently shifted the baseline of payment processing.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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On Friday, Todd Hickman helped with timing behind the blocks and exchanged a thumbs up with his son after his victory.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Other surveys have varied widely on who is emerging as Bass’ strongest challenger, with support for Raman and Pratt fluctuating significantly across polls.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Playoff officiating has also varied wildly relative to the regular season in recent years.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Patches come in two types, one that is changed twice per week and one that is swapped just once, so changing between the two options can also help women stay on estrogen patches even if their usual brand and dose is in short supply, Faubion said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Santana essentially swapped the jug-band and bluegrass roots for Afro-Cuban elements.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The house next door to me could have been remodeled, and two ancient oaks could have been saved.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house was originally built in 1947 and has since been remodeled.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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Vehicle thefts have fluctuated during Bianco’s tenure but have been on the decline since 2021, according to the state data.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Student chatter on social media fluctuated between some commenters upset that their tests or assignments would be canceled and others planning beach days in light of the system being down.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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