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
Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
But similarly mammoth endeavors were needed to understand how the weather works, and how Earth’s climate is rapidly changing.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Vote counts pointed to hundreds of Labour councillors losing their seats and the leadership of many local councils changing hands.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Lawmakers this year took their first swipe in decades at changing Florida’s surrogacy laws, adopted in 1993.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Talley allegedly kept his pants on at first while changing into a hospital gown, but later removed them.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Setting a boundary or changing your space shifts the energy.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The scrubs don’t grow with my changing body.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Adjective
In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
Adjust the timing without changing the goal.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
But similarly mammoth endeavors were needed to understand how the weather works, and how Earth’s climate is rapidly changing.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Vote counts pointed to hundreds of Labour councillors losing their seats and the leadership of many local councils changing hands.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Lawmakers this year took their first swipe in decades at changing Florida’s surrogacy laws, adopted in 1993.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Talley allegedly kept his pants on at first while changing into a hospital gown, but later removed them.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Setting a boundary or changing your space shifts the energy.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The scrubs don’t grow with my changing body.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changing
Adjective
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This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other projects focus on AI agents modifying their own behavior.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This year, students are working on a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, modifying and improving its performance as part of the multi-year challenge.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Subscription revenue was up 4% at $46 million (adjusting down to a 5% decrease when accounting for foreign currency translation) and ad sales rose 3% to $23 million (also shifting to a dip of 5% without favorable impact from exchange rates).—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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This knowledge is critical for monitoring and predicting how our ocean-climate system is shifting, affecting both people and ecosystems in our changing world.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Many buildings predate modern standards, leaving visitors to navigate stairs, uneven terrain, or sites that simply can’t be reached without significant retrofitting.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Other players contributed to the efforts, but those two were consistently altering shots.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Every day in stores across Florida, thousands of people pull out their wallets and purses to scratch a lottery ticket, hoping for a life-altering prize.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Picking the right airline can be difficult, especially when there are so many choices to consider, and prices are constantly fluctuating.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and severe anxiety disorders frequently involve fluctuating symptoms.—
Jeffrey Freedman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Dry-clean or launder drapes, and consider swapping your heavier window treatments for lighter fabrics that feel just right for warmer days.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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