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
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Google has confirmed a game-changing Android upgrade that has triggered a major backlash from users.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
For another, the technology keeps changing.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Aside from telling workers to work hard, talk succinctly, and develop empathy, Dimon advised workers to remain open-minded, especially in an era in which career trajectories are swiftly changing.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Airlines are bracing for disruptions, and several have already issued advisories for their customers, offering to waive the costs associated with changing their flights.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
There will be close to double-digit teams changing defensive coordinators this season, and Parker won’t have the toughest task of them from a personnel standpoint.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
While waiting for the visual to premiere at noon ET, fans with the video’s countdown pulled up on YouTube noticed that the filler image kept changing.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Lutron’s 2026 Trend Report showcases how lighting is changing to reflect natural transitions in light.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 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
Jane Doe, according to the suit, has suffered anxiety, fear of showering or changing in her own room, fear that her nude images will be shared online as well as fear of trusting church leadership.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Google has confirmed a game-changing Android upgrade that has triggered a major backlash from users.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
For another, the technology keeps changing.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Aside from telling workers to work hard, talk succinctly, and develop empathy, Dimon advised workers to remain open-minded, especially in an era in which career trajectories are swiftly changing.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Airlines are bracing for disruptions, and several have already issued advisories for their customers, offering to waive the costs associated with changing their flights.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
There will be close to double-digit teams changing defensive coordinators this season, and Parker won’t have the toughest task of them from a personnel standpoint.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
While waiting for the visual to premiere at noon ET, fans with the video’s countdown pulled up on YouTube noticed that the filler image kept changing.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Lutron’s 2026 Trend Report showcases how lighting is changing to reflect natural transitions in light.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changing
Adjective
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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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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But this year, the discussions went beyond AI models or which chatbot is better, shifting instead to how enterprises will adopt the technology and what future developments are on the horizon.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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The job apocalypse may not be here just yet, but the nature of work is already shifting in ways that could be hard to reverse — or even meaningfully predict.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The trio has great comedic chemistry, with Marissa constantly exchanging witty barbs with Jamie and barking orders at Harper, while the latter two bond over their mutual messiness.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The potential buyer showed text messages between with Smith that discussed exchanging the child for money.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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More clients mean uneven cash timing.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For these groups, missing doses can have life-altering consequences.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Until recently, treatment focused almost entirely on managing symptoms rather than altering the underlying biology of the disease.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, basements experience fluctuating temperatures and high humidity levels, which can cause severe damage to materials like wood and fabric, especially in the winter.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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Your weight is fluctuating for no apparent reason Poor gut microbiome health can really mess with your metabolism, which can lead to weight changes.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Do the Rangers want to be swapping out center fielders?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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