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changing

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verb

present participle of change

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Recent Examples of changing
Verb
The siblings make it through the funeral uneventfully, but the reading of their father’s will throws all of their lives in disarray, changing the course of their futures forever. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025 Gartner asserts that such a broad array of capabilities—which seem to be constantly changing and being upgraded, especially in the age of RaaS’ rise—will demand a more acute focus on how those systems interact with one another and work toward business goals. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, Train Dreams is the portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 The only thing forecasters can promise this week is that the forecast itself will keep changing. Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025 Since Dobbs, the landscape is changing. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025 With new models and ways to process these models changing rapidly, the GPU is a more practical solution than an ASIC for most IA applications. Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Pimentón or Spanish paprika), which sizzles in the hot butter, a game-changing method called blooming. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changing
Verb
  • Researchers at Seoul National University have improved the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by modifying a single molecule in the electrolyte.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
  • After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In response, manager Joe Espada constructed his 148th batting order in the season’s 156th game, shifting longtime leadoff man Jose Altuve back into a familiar role.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Legally, national parks are required to study and preserve their landscapes and sites, and shifting focus to visitor experiences means some decades-old research projects are being put on hold or dropped entirely.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In children, mucus can become trapped in the bronchioles—some of the tiniest airways in the lungs—and prevent the lungs from exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide, says James Campbell, vice chair of the committee on infectious diseases at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
    Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
  • In one demonstration, two ions remained stable for minutes while exchanging positions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Their offense has looked uneven, especially in the passing game under Arch Manning, who has thrown for about 579 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Omni-Grip traction on these shoes keeps you steady on slick or uneven terrain, while cushioning with high-energy return helps power each step.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This was just one of a great number of changes the couple made to the house over several years, gradually altering the layout of the rooms and adding a bath and an oven as their fortunes improved, thanks to the increasing popularity of Virginia’s work and Leonard’s attentive book-keeping.
    Katie da Cunha Lewin September 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Previously, the rapper has opened up about getting butt injections, removing butt injections, liposuction, breast implants and altering her teeth and nose.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Laminate is also typically water-resistant, with different products offering varying levels of resistance.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • In the wake of the storm, at least 57 landslides of varying complexities blocked the route, according to the NPS.
    Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Movement is key These findings suggest that simply swapping sitting for standing isn’t a perfect solution.
    Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Startups have long been known for redefining the workplace—swapping out cubicles and corner offices in favor of bean bags and coffee bars.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • France has been grappling with political and economic turmoil in recent weeks, with the country seeing nationwide protests , the ousting of its Prime Minister and volatile government borrowing costs .
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
  • However, the data are volatile on a monthly basis.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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