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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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2
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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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to one survey, about half of those age 61 and older are fearful of what changes in tariffs will do to their retirement savings or retirement income.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Alongside this, large-scale genetic studies have revealed sweeping changes in the human brain that are not seen in other mammals.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
And that begins with changes in the way mindsets are groomed.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Its success illustrates a shift by the new supervisors to push for changes on matters formerly left to county employees.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Louisville feels the time is now to approach the NCAA about 2013 in light of the Michigan sign stealing outcome and seismic changes in college sports.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Those changes have contributed to phosphorus and nitrogen loading in the lakes.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Her life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
However, things start falling apart when her son, Daniel (Laurie Davidson), brings home his girlfriend Cherry (Olivia Cooke), who changes everything.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
That framing changes everything.
—Tor Constantino, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Each purpose changes the financial calculus.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Absent a miracle that changes Grassley’s position on maintaining the blue slip tradition, Shipley said, the administration may have to return to the more conventional path of compromise.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
His life changes when he is taken in by Carlos, a man who has just lost his son and who will fight to integrate his new child into society.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Every capital markets journey changes you and your business.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Their five-course tasting menu changes daily, but their creativity and warmth are always consistent.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to one survey, about half of those age 61 and older are fearful of what changes in tariffs will do to their retirement savings or retirement income.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Alongside this, large-scale genetic studies have revealed sweeping changes in the human brain that are not seen in other mammals.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
And that begins with changes in the way mindsets are groomed.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Its success illustrates a shift by the new supervisors to push for changes on matters formerly left to county employees.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Louisville feels the time is now to approach the NCAA about 2013 in light of the Michigan sign stealing outcome and seismic changes in college sports.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Those changes have contributed to phosphorus and nitrogen loading in the lakes.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Beyond sports-specific performance metrics, biomechanics research has long shown that altering the properties of playing surfaces changes muscle stiffness, joint loading and range of motion.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Her life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
However, things start falling apart when her son, Daniel (Laurie Davidson), brings home his girlfriend Cherry (Olivia Cooke), who changes everything.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
That framing changes everything.
—Tor Constantino, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Each purpose changes the financial calculus.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Absent a miracle that changes Grassley’s position on maintaining the blue slip tradition, Shipley said, the administration may have to return to the more conventional path of compromise.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
His life changes when he is taken in by Carlos, a man who has just lost his son and who will fight to integrate his new child into society.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Every capital markets journey changes you and your business.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changes
Noun
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And though there is change in the C-suite, don’t expect radical alterations to the beloved stores.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, there are many shorter ones with weekly or even daily fluctuations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Big market fluctuations are the worst time to make knee-jerk decisions about your long-term plans.—
Hillary Stalker,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
16 June 2024
Verb
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That realization shifts everything.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the event serves as a global stage for elite athletes, attention also shifts to the evolution of the sport.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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In vessel and vehicular homicide cases, the law exchanges negligence for reckless operation of a boat or car, respectively.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are two big differences between West Ada and Boise.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Superimposed on this slow drift are smaller and more frequent oscillations known as nutations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead, gravitational waves, as natural quantum oscillations of space-time itself, are enough in this model to create the density fluctuations that lead to matter developing structures like galaxies, stars, and planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The most interesting feature of the lot is adaptive ride dynamics, which alters how the moto-scooter would feel depending on riding conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Changes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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