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
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
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
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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
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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
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Fading from an emerald green up front to a Prince-like purple, the shades represent the shifting moods that inspired the sneaker.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The findings highlight a shifting landscape of political violence, marked by growing leftist activity and waning threats from right-wing groups.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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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
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In one demonstration, two ions remained stable for minutes while exchanging positions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a rough couple of years and an uneven few weeks for the Broncos’ secondary, which often finds itself on the receiving end of criticism for surrendering big plays and big passing yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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For the uninitiated, navigating the uneven streets in high heels is a balancing act.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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The task of reinvigorating Italian houses, each with their own uniquely iconic markers, requires varying degrees of respect for the past and new ideas for the future.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Few players received as much hype in this year’s Player Tiers from insiders of varying roles and capacities.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Movement is key These findings suggest that simply swapping sitting for standing isn’t a perfect solution.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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 1 Oct. 2025.
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