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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the positive change in our students' attitude toward people who are somehow different was a long and gradual process
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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
there is nothing so constant as change itself
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as in money
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
she spent quite a chunk of change on that car
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as in to modify
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 to vary
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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Recent Examples of change
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Its demand is heavily concentrated in the automotive sector, so supply disruptions or changes in that industry can lead to faster and more pronounced price swings.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s especially true during fast-changing storm systems like those that produced tornadoes in northeast Kansas last week.
—Matthew Kelly
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Hopefully, there are some changes that are coming.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Its demand is heavily concentrated in the automotive sector, so supply disruptions or changes in that industry can lead to faster and more pronounced price swings.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
And perhaps more importantly, scheduling philosophies changing rapidly as programs optimize for reaching the postseason.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s especially true during fast-changing storm systems like those that produced tornadoes in northeast Kansas last week.
—Matthew Kelly
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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The demand for dry cleaning and alterations was overwhelming.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Crews have been working around the clock to protect the dam, deploying pumps and sandbags and making alterations to increase water flow.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though fluctuations in production affect the amount of items coming in, there are more customers looking to shop at the Materials Oasis than ever.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gold is less likely to behave as a slow, steady store of value in the current environment and more likely to experience short-term fluctuations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Packing this $12 gadget could also save you money on budget airlines that charge an arm and a leg for access to in-flight entertainment.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In early March, the Orange County District Attorney's Office charged a man who allegedly helped his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Among the gunman’s belongings was a photo modified by artificial intelligence showing him alongside the Columbine attackers, according to a state official who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the media.—
Maria Verza,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The frequency of low-contact contact varies too.—
Ashley Oerman,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2026
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But despite the parity, parents’ motives and methods often vary.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And so Lobanov and Stetsenko carried on with their plans, exchanging vows at the Palace of Culture and then heading to a nearby café with their guests to celebrate.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father exchanged text messages with young female staff members, according to the newspaper.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That is an oscillation of the Moon, causing parts near the edge of the disc that are often not visible from the Earth to sometimes come into view.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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There are some adjustments that stand out — the Nationals are crushing fastballs and swinging less with two strikes — but overall, this is an offense of oscillation.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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