1
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the snappy pop song was transposed into a ballad through a reworking of instrumentation and a change in key
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as in to remove
to change the place or position of
after the ex-governor's scandals belatedly came to light, his portrait was transposed to a quiet corner of the statehouse
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Recent Examples of transpose
The Glazers transposed the model to United on a global scale.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Ramsay’s dark comedy thriller Die, My Love transposes Ariana Harwicz’s novel about a woman living in the French countryside who develops severe postpartum depression, to Montana and stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The composer responded in part by transposing the eight-by-eight chessboard onto the keyboard, with eight octaves on the piano, and devised an experimental score that notates the movement of various chess pieces to given squares on the board.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Mann has always said that Thief’s central dynamic of labor and exploitation could easily be transposed to other workplaces.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Ramsay’s dark comedy thriller Die, My Love transposes Ariana Harwicz’s novel about a woman living in the French countryside who develops severe postpartum depression, to Montana and stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The composer responded in part by transposing the eight-by-eight chessboard onto the keyboard, with eight octaves on the piano, and devised an experimental score that notates the movement of various chess pieces to given squares on the board.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Mann has always said that Thief’s central dynamic of labor and exploitation could easily be transposed to other workplaces.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpose
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Advertisement Taken together, these developments would shift the balance of power in the populists’ favor, transforming how the E.U. defines its values and its interests.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Today, the evergreen 911 is more popular than ever before, transforming over the years through eight generations.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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As of Tuesday, the agency will no longer require passengers who move through TSA checkpoints to remove their shoes.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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Advertisement The Prime Minister’s remarks echoed a growing sentiment within his far-right coalition, where calls to permanently remove Palestinians from Gaza have become more open in recent months.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 July 2025
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This technology isn't just about converting thoughts into text.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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She’s even converted a Capitol office cubby into a personal vanity, with full makeup kits both there and at home.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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Neither of these steps will be easy: Hezbollah is under pressure from Lebanese officials and continues to suffer Israeli bombardment, and the new Syrian government, which is consolidating control over its territory, is hostile to Iran and has begun moving closer to Israel.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Gang members have forced government offices and agencies to relocate, affecting access to essential services and accelerating the country’s economic collapse.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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The mom was relocated overnight to another location, and later that morning, police received another 911 call — this time from the mother.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Osorio-Piedra will now be held without bond in the Detention Center until he can be transferred to the state Department of Corrections.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Blankenship’s Cuban client paid a bond and was told he’d be freed on a criminal charge in Miami, only to be detained and transferred to the Everglades.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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In a climate of uncertainty, designers proposed modular, adaptable wardrobes attuned to a global consumer, and the attention shifted away from slogans and theatrics toward refined construction and nuance, with block colors, versatile garments and an eye towards utility.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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For Knight, everything — his empire, his purpose, his identity — shifted after Tupac’s death.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Transpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpose. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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