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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3
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
Please note that no Board policies have changed at this time.
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Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Wrappers have even changed the way Silicon Valley builds, ushering in the era of vibe-coding.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The 3-year-old cat was calmly laying on her lap, but that all changed when Rose took a swig of her water.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
A lot of things have changed – Connecticut is a pretty safe place to be right now and so many more people across the country are advocating for trans youth than ever before.
—Tony Ferraiolo, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Google, for instance, changed the title of Chief Diversity Officer Melonie Parker to vice president of Googler engagement.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
But their circumstances have since changed.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
But these comfy, stylish shoes changed the game.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Wrappers have even changed the way Silicon Valley builds, ushering in the era of vibe-coding.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The 3-year-old cat was calmly laying on her lap, but that all changed when Rose took a swig of her water.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
A lot of things have changed – Connecticut is a pretty safe place to be right now and so many more people across the country are advocating for trans youth than ever before.
—Tony Ferraiolo, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Google, for instance, changed the title of Chief Diversity Officer Melonie Parker to vice president of Googler engagement.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
But their circumstances have since changed.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
But these comfy, stylish shoes changed the game.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
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The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.—
Mike Schneider,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Between glasses of bubbly and breathtaking views, new friendships were forged and fashion week anecdotes exchanged.—
Sasha Pinto,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Associated Press, for instance, has taken legal action in response to restrictions, while Voice of America has been significantly altered.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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These shifts gradually reshaped North American ecosystems and altered the distribution of prey species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Brutalist will likely arrive on Max within three to five months—or sometime between March and May 2025—though pinpointing an exact release date is challenging, as A24's Max streaming timelines have varied over the past year.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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For example, our sales and marketing strategy varied depending on the digital maturity of each region and industry.—
Padmakumar Nair,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Valley Suns and Indiana Mad Ants swapped talents — Stockton went to the Suns while Okafor and the returning player rights to Garrison Brooks went to the Mad Ants.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Like his teammates for much of the game, Daniels swapped a dynamic highlight for an uncharacteristic mistake.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Fountain Square has been remodeled several times since then.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
26 Dec. 2024
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This is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,600-square foot, contemporary-style home that was built in 1973 and remodeled in 2019 in Pewee Valley.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, however, it’s fluctuated significantly due to concerns about a possible recession caused by pending tariffs and layoffs.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Larsson, whose playing time has fluctuated throughout the season, didn’t produce the best stat line with 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field and 2-of-5 shooting on threes and one assist in 28 minutes off the Heat’s bench in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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