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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
Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
College endowments University endowments are an example of a major change to tax policy that didn't receive as much attention in the run up to the votes in Congress as other provisions did.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Nothing that happened in the meeting between Jaishankar and Wang Yi changes this larger reality.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Professors previously voted to censure Swallow and Timmerman in 2023 over workload changes.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
College endowments University endowments are an example of a major change to tax policy that didn't receive as much attention in the run up to the votes in Congress as other provisions did.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Verb
That could change, however, if the work stoppage continues for several more days, officials indicated during a special City Council meeting Monday.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Nothing that happened in the meeting between Jaishankar and Wang Yi changes this larger reality.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Some of the symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, joint and muscle pains, weight fluctuations, depression, anxiety and hair loss.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Rising food and labor costs, staffing shortages, and commercial rent fluctuations continue to affect long-term sustainability in the hospitality industry.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Noun
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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However, protocols for responding to wildlife conflicts that are not life-threatening can vary from one community to another.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Some gold products are easier to liquidate than others, and dealer buy-back policies can vary.—
Max Baecker,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Police said the four teens attempted to rob Batey when gunfire was exchanged.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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One ad features past praise exchanged between Trump and Epstein, implying deeper ties to the disgraced financier.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Think about the difference between a construction manager and a political leader.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The competing forces of gravity and pressure generated by photons caused the particles to go awry, bouncing around and creating waves called baryon acoustic oscillations (BAOs).—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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About 15 minutes later, a weakened version of this oscillation occurred again, followed shortly thereafter by oscillations at a different frequency, this one with properties that are commonly seen on European grids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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