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noun

plural of change

as in alterations

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 fluctuations

the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another there is nothing so constant as change itself

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verb

present tense third-person singular of change

as in modifies

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 shifts

to pass from one form, state, or level to another the weather in New England is constantly changing

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as in exchanges

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 changes

Noun

The co-hosts made nine changes but continued the theme of starting halves well, scoring in the third and 49th minutes. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Athletes should slowly build conditioning when faced with changes in climate such as heat and humidity. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 As these effects occur simultaneously, researchers have struggled to determine exactly which factor is responsible for changes in exciton behavior. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade. — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 24 June 2026 Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category. — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Speaking during a meeting of the Workers' Party's Central Committee on Monday, Kim said the navy would undergo changes to its status, role and scope of operations. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026 Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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The thing that changes a lot, everybody here is talking — a lot, a lot, a lot. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 Neither finding changes the advice your dentist gives you about whether or when to have the teeth removed. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 That framing changes the design goal from awareness to state change, helping a user fall asleep faster, calm a stressed nervous system or manage a chronic condition in real time. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 The announcement changes little on the ground, where Hamas and its security forces maintain firm control of the portion of Gaza not occupied by the Israeli military. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Beyond that action, the rule changes the NRC is proposing largely focus on updating regulations on the use of equipment to monitor exposures. — ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 The National Front changes its name to National Rally, part of Le Pen’s effort to make the party more acceptable to mainstream voters. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 The other actor whose presence deeply impacted the production, Nolan reports, is Samantha Morton, mesmerizing as Circe, the goddess who changes Odysseus’ men into swine. — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for changes

Noun

This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.

— Dominic Preston, The Verge, 23 June 2026

Definition of alterations

Verb

For example, Texas angler Dustin Grice modifies his spinnerbaits by adding chartreuse and white willow-leaf blades with a matching chartreuse/white skirt.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026

Definition of modifies

Verb

That surge in demand should boost Marvell's shares as the company increasingly shifts its focus to CXL products, Arcuri added.

— Hugh Leask,Fred Imbert,Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 June 2026
However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Definition of shifts

Verb

Thomas regularly exchanges texts and Instagram messages with Alex’s mother, Leah, in Perth, while enjoying the company of his father, Damien, a former Australian rules football player, when the Condons travel stateside.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
To address the challenge, the team designed a swap gate based purely on geometric phases, that exchanges the quantum state of two qubits.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of exchanges

Noun

But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Local analyses of districts throughout the state, such as Miami-Dade, document who uses vouchers, patterns of movement between public and private schools, and demographic differences.

— Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of differences

Noun

Rapid oscillations trigger muscle contractions that can indirectly support lymph movement.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

Definition of oscillations

Verb

This specific combination alters the safety profile of the facility.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026