as in varying
not staying constant
a changing wind made sailing a challenge
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1
as in modifying
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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2
as in shifting
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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3
as in exchanging
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 changing
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
But with the upheaval in amateurism and conference realignment, the old NCAA bureaucracy has been changing.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Research into changing the climate has been conducted, including work by one private company that engaged in field tests.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
For me, things have evolved because times are changing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Either way, the times are a’ changing at Ball Arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
This spin-off sees Donnie Wahlberg’s NYPD detective Danny Reagan changing cities to become a Boston Police detective.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The global perception of Israel was dramatically changing.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
In June, representatives for the county’s immigration hotline told the Alameda County For All committee about the limitations of the organization in responding to the rapidly changing needs of the county’s immigrants.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
But with the upheaval in amateurism and conference realignment, the old NCAA bureaucracy has been changing.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Research into changing the climate has been conducted, including work by one private company that engaged in field tests.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
For me, things have evolved because times are changing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Either way, the times are a’ changing at Ball Arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
This spin-off sees Donnie Wahlberg’s NYPD detective Danny Reagan changing cities to become a Boston Police detective.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The global perception of Israel was dramatically changing.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changing
Verb
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The researchers plan to address the light sensitivity issue by modifying how the vitamin interacts with the electrolyte and by improving the engineering of the flow cell itself.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Running shoe companies must abandon the practice of designing women’s footwear by simply modifying men’s shoes into smaller sizes and brighter colors, according to new research published in the journal .—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Oklahoma signed up for the challenge of the SEC in making its tectonic-shifting realignment move.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The holiday affirms indigenous heritage, shifting the focus away from honoring Europeans who brought harm to Native peoples, historians note.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After exchanging words, Branch slapped Smith-Schuster across the helmet.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lights, fireworks, feasting, exchanging sweets and gifts, new clothing and prayer are often part of the festivities, as are rangoli, geometric floral patterns drawn on the floor with colorful powders.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After years of uneven results, prospects at main camp gave an indication that this season might be different.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Geographic and demographic disparities The uneven distribution of EV charging infrastructure is a huge challenge.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What ultimately inspired McAnally and Baum (who has worked on the business side of his husband’s career) to expand their family was yet another recent life-altering change.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Refrigeration can convert starches into sugars, altering the flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Type Of Cheese Matters Different cheeses have varying shelf lives once opened.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Individual prices will range widely, with premiums for the same plan varying by state, Cubanski noted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before departing the firefighter education center, Kate switched up her outfit, swapping the long jacket for a shorter coat that revealed a brown skirt.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Johansson will join the second line as the left winger, swapping spots with Marcus Foligno.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of people were killed in days of violence that shattered Kenya’s status as a stable democracy in a volatile region.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The film tracks their volatile relationship amid Kerr’s professional highs and lows in MMA, including his substance abuse struggles.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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