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
So when Brighton & Hove Albion came to Tottenham on Saturday, De Zerbi changed it.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Mitchell Robinson changed the game off the bench.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
So, in Swalwell’s case, the Democratic Party alone wouldn’t be entitled to select his substitute — unless the law were changed.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
By morning, everything had changed.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The film follows Rachel, now preparing to run the 2025 Boston Marathon as a reclamation of self, to prove that though her reality has changed, her essence remains the same.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Cancro later changed the name and began franchising the chain.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
As for the girl with the earring, nothing changed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
But things changed in early 2024, when Fidesz was rocked by scandal.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Mitchell Robinson changed the game off the bench.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
So, in Swalwell’s case, the Democratic Party alone wouldn’t be entitled to select his substitute — unless the law were changed.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
By morning, everything had changed.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The film follows Rachel, now preparing to run the 2025 Boston Marathon as a reclamation of self, to prove that though her reality has changed, her essence remains the same.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Cancro later changed the name and began franchising the chain.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
As for the girl with the earring, nothing changed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
But things changed in early 2024, when Fidesz was rocked by scandal.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
Verb
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In 2023, these agreements were modified to say that fans would be able to travel at cost.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Biogen has shifted its focus to its pipeline of late-stage products, including therapies for lupus and antibody-medicated rejection (AMR) treatments for kidney transplant patients, according to Wells Fargo.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gao Jiyang, founder and CEO of embodied AI firm Galaxea, said the challenge has shifted from simply collecting more data to allocating it across modalities in a structured way.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prisoners exchanged Russia's Defense Ministry said that a prisoner swap Saturday brought home 175 of its soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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After Crown Prince Hussein exchanged vows with Rajwa Alseif, the couple participated in a motorcade of red Land Rover jeeps.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Finally, in overcoming this vexing moment, the two would establish a painterly repartee that altered the trajectory of their own work and, by extension, modern art.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dog breeds like pugs and French and English bulldogs now have significantly altered skull shapes that result in serious, and even life-threatening, issues created by our value of aesthetics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Official accounts of the death toll from the operation have varied.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The number of people injured has varied in the news reports, from as few as 29 people to as many as 61.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Windows have been replaced, and the firehouse doors have been swapped out for large glazed openings facing Whipple.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nicky Scannella, lead for the Solana marketing group Superteam USA, swapped $45,000 of USDC for Tether’s USDT stablecoin following the news of Tether’s Drift gift.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The former clubhouse was remodeled into Trinity Christian College’s administration building, and the original curriculum focused on philosophy, history, English and theology.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Three Placer County Walmart stores are set to be remodeled this year as part of a nationwide effort by Walmart to update its stores.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the directing (drama) category has fluctuated between six and seven nominees, leaving room for inclusion.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Schreacke’s role remained consistent with perimeter shooting and floor spacing, but her effectiveness fluctuated.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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