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
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The act of changing a natural object’s orbit around our home star marks a first for humanity.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Ending daylight saving time in Illinois would happen only after Missouri and Iowa also choose to stop changing their clocks.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Legislators across the country have proposed eliminating the practice of changing the clocks.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Here's what is changing Several things are changing following the restaurant's announcement Friday.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The game-changing play of the Florida Panthers’ 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, in the eyes of the Panthers’ goaltender, shouldn’t have counted.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
What's changing Social Security's outlook?
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 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
Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The act of changing a natural object’s orbit around our home star marks a first for humanity.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Ending daylight saving time in Illinois would happen only after Missouri and Iowa also choose to stop changing their clocks.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Legislators across the country have proposed eliminating the practice of changing the clocks.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Here's what is changing Several things are changing following the restaurant's announcement Friday.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The game-changing play of the Florida Panthers’ 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, in the eyes of the Panthers’ goaltender, shouldn’t have counted.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
What's changing Social Security's outlook?
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 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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Previous studies have looked at how modifying road markings, like covering up a stop sign or messing with lane lines, can sometimes fool self-driving systems into veering off-course or making unwanted or dangerous maneuvers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At a time when thousands of local newspapers across the nation have folded in the face of plummeting web traffic, advertising losses and shifting reader habits, the rebirth of a community news outlet is rare.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The visuals of erupting volcanoes, shifting mountain ranges, and ocean expansion all feature heavily as well—and will probably be what half of my family remembers most about the series.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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After exchanging words during and after Game 2 of their first-round series, Brooks hit James with a low blow, which prompted an ejection.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Heating elements must survive high temperatures, constant airflow and uneven heat distribution.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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But employer coverage of obesity drugs remains uneven due to high costs, leaving roughly half of people with commercial insurance unable to start or stay on treatment, Lilly said in a release.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ultrarunner and coach Marco Altini has a great discussion of his personal experimentation on altering metabolic flexibility to improve his running performance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The instability affecting global supply chains, like policy changes, extreme weather, fluctuating commodity prices, and surging electrification demand, means that planning for only one future is planning for failure.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the possibility of Texas swapping seeds with South Carolina now exists.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks each made a flurry of moves in the hours leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, swapping some veteran players for draft picks while bringing in new faces.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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