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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Few words are exchanged, but Anthony’s cold response says enough about the dynamic at play.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Authorities said the relationship was uncovered in April during a school trip to South Carolina, after another student saw explicit messages exchanged between Lemon and the victim.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Buffett said at the time that the pandemic had fundamentally altered consumer behavior and travel patterns.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The agency’s involvement has varied, according to sources, from more passive intelligence sharing and providing general support to direct participation in assassination operations.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The Pistons swapped the 28th pick with the Minnesota Timberwolves in what’s shaping up to be one of the deepest drafts in recent seasons.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Corden and Jones have since swapped the BBC for Apple TV with The Choir, which rolls cameras this year and sees them star as brother and sister Ben and Lisa, reunited after Ben returns home from abroad to a quiet English town.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The city’s Office of Sustainability, which led the implementation of Garcetti’s ambitious Green New Deal, was also remodeled early in Bass’s tenure, with many of its responsibilities moved to the Board of Public Works and the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Sports nonprofit Asphalt Green remodeled the pool at River East and reopened it in 2024.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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His weight fluctuated and boils broke out under his arms and along his neck, said Ramos, who frequently speaks with Castillo and Otero via phone.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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But yields later shifted into positive territory and then fluctuated around the flatline.—
Chloe Taylor,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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