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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
That means retaining the iconic characters and narrative structure, but halving episode length to 11 minutes and changing graphic design, says Peekaboo producer Iván Agenjo.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 June 2026
As our planet gets hotter, mandating hydration breaks and changing where, when and how sports are played will be necessary.
—Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
That, perhaps more than declining alcohol volumes, tells us what is really changing.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
And this is all due to how AI is rapidly changing warfare.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
In experiments, the researchers were able to produce a significant shift in the emitted light by changing the twist angle between layers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Even worse, some streams lag so far behind live that a text from a friend or app notification spoils a game-changing goal.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Instead, the series took quite the turn, permanently changing the lives of his ex-wife and their children in the process.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 June 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
Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
That means retaining the iconic characters and narrative structure, but halving episode length to 11 minutes and changing graphic design, says Peekaboo producer Iván Agenjo.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 June 2026
As our planet gets hotter, mandating hydration breaks and changing where, when and how sports are played will be necessary.
—Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
That, perhaps more than declining alcohol volumes, tells us what is really changing.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
And this is all due to how AI is rapidly changing warfare.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
In experiments, the researchers were able to produce a significant shift in the emitted light by changing the twist angle between layers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Even worse, some streams lag so far behind live that a text from a friend or app notification spoils a game-changing goal.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Instead, the series took quite the turn, permanently changing the lives of his ex-wife and their children in the process.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 June 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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That separation allows developers to introduce new capabilities without redesigning airframes or modifying platform-specific hardware.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Disease-modifying therapies have demonstrated efficacy in early symptomatic disease.—
Elizabeth Bevins,
STAT,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Pressing for clearer answers For months, frustration among stakeholders has centered on numbers that keep shifting as the district revises its budget projections.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Congress holds power of the purse The shifting funds are certain to ignite growing concerns in Congress over the separation of powers, and the president’s use of federal funds allocated by lawmakers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The adversaries made for a striking scene, exchanging insults in mutually unintelligible languages in the dead of night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Treatment, not trauma On a tour of the facility given to a Tribune reporter and photographer, the building appeared to be old but clean, with staff and residents exchanging greetings in the hallways, and residents gathering to watch television in the day room.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Stowers getting regular first base work Stowers is beginning to produce after his season got off to an uneven start following to a pair of hamstring injuries in spring training.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The president says market gains helped guide his push to reach a deal with Iran, even as critics warn that stocks are an uneven measure of national interest.—
Cat Zakrzewski,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Verb
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This prevalence equals about one in nine seniors who have been diagnosed with this brain altering disease.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Atoms moved between the bright and dark regions, altering the distribution of matter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Oil prices dropped following the announcement but have remained relatively high, fluctuating between $90 and $100 per barrel.—
Maydeen Merino,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
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The primary brings to a close the chaotic and ever-fluctuating race for governor, which for most of it saw Becerra near the bottom of voter preferences.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Iniesta did it beautifully, swapping the ball from one foot to the other in one fluid movement, often as an opponent jumped in to make a challenge.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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By swapping Norton with Morris, the Falcons still have an abundance of candidates set to compete for the starting job at right tackle, which will be the blindside for either Tagovailoa or Penix.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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