CHANGES Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

changes 1 of 2

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

Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 Marketplace premiums are expected to rise an average of 13%; subsidy limits for some immigrants and other changes could leave more people uninsured. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 Boise’s food-and-drink scene saw a flurry of changes this week, with a bar relocating, a longtime restaurant reopening and a chain pulling back. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026 Rest of World received some critical acclaim and broke several stories that prompted global policy changes, including its reporting on Uber Eats in South Africa and on mapping in rural Borneo. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The headline from all the changes is the decision to drop horse riding and replace it with obstacle racing – Ninja Warrior style. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Also beating Top 10 teams were Prince Avenue Christian and Holy Innocents’ in 4A-2A Private and Charlton County and Taylor County in Class A, but those caused no significant changes. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Verb

Beyond internal efficiency, the unit changes how heavy home loads receive power during an emergency. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 But remember, November cannot be, and will not be, what changes America. — Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Microsoft's system can examine multiple possibilities and reconsider its initial assessment as the evidence changes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 The people most consumed by the cost of living are the least sure their vote changes anything. — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 General Daily Insight for November 01, 2026 Being noticed feels good, until one reaction changes the mood. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Her physical absence changes nothing about the circumstances of our friendship. — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Cocktail-style gatherings where guests mingle and stand have become more common than seated dinners, which changes what a patio needs. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 The challenge is making sure that this information changes the care women receive. — Sadiya S. Khan, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for changes

Noun

The past two games were played at the NBA Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena and brought in 17,000 fans for each thanks to some schedule alterations, compromise and cooperation from both Atlanta franchises.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Those pesky censors necessitated certain alterations upon release.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of alterations

Noun

Migraine Migraine, a neurological disorder that can cause throbbing headaches, light sensitivity and visual changes, is particularly sensitive to estrogen fluctuations.

— Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
Farms are at the behest of market fluctuations, domestic policy, international relations and mother nature.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluctuations

Verb

When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of modifies

Verb

Their goal was for the album to tell a story of radicalization, following a protagonist who shifts from complacency to an awareness of injustice and institutional oppression, and ultimately resolves to act against it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
This then shifts the star’s color away from the more typical orange, white, and blue.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of shifts

Verb

Consistency turns individual relationships into a community that exchanges honest advice, surfaces opportunities and helps its members navigate growth.

— C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of exchanges

Noun

Eating disorders and disordered eating bring in this additional layer of societal and structural differences in gender and the gendered norms that can also influence health.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
The moon owes its varying gradation to differences in surface composition and age — something Petro’s team plans to explore in the Artemis mission slated for June 2027.

— Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of differences

Noun

That haziness gets more distorted on the title track, which hits its apex with siren-like oscillations.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
However, the experiments demonstrated coordinated oscillations, not a robot capable of performing multiple practical tasks.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of oscillations

Verb

Pressure alters magnetism For the experiments, the research team used tiny crystals of manganese telluride (MnTe) and iron sulfide (FeS).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
In that scene, Rhys Harries impressively alters his own features without makeup.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026