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as in transformed
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 relocated
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 transposed
Director Harry Lighton transposed the story from the 1970s to the present, casting a hulking Alexander Skarsgård as the gorgeous and emotionally remote biker Ray, and Melling as the shy, diminutive parking attendant who submits himself to Ray.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Most of the trade bloc’s 27 member states are on a harmonized timeline that will see the region-wide legislation transposed into respective national laws by July 26, 2027, but it will be applied to companies in phases between 2028 and 2029.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
The greater arteries connecting the heart to the rest of the body could be transposed.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Graycode, Jiiiiin—two electro-acoustic composers—transposed the soundtrack of the 12Cilindri’s engine into a visual pattern that runs over the hood.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
The Venetian Princess is one of the most prominent examples of how Roberto Coin has transposed Venetian architecture into its jewelry designs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The action is transposed to an oceanside much like Valencia’s; the set designer Patricia Albizu supplies painterly backdrops of sand, sea, and sky.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
With the story transposed to a tough sprawling prison in Marseille, one of France’s most multicultural cities, the protagonist is now a young African immigrant, serving time for drug smuggling, who is offered the protection of a powerful and shady French-Algerian businessman.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Most of the trade bloc’s 27 member states are on a harmonized timeline that will see the region-wide legislation transposed into respective national laws by July 26, 2027, but it will be applied to companies in phases between 2028 and 2029.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
The greater arteries connecting the heart to the rest of the body could be transposed.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Graycode, Jiiiiin—two electro-acoustic composers—transposed the soundtrack of the 12Cilindri’s engine into a visual pattern that runs over the hood.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
The Venetian Princess is one of the most prominent examples of how Roberto Coin has transposed Venetian architecture into its jewelry designs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The action is transposed to an oceanside much like Valencia’s; the set designer Patricia Albizu supplies painterly backdrops of sand, sea, and sky.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
With the story transposed to a tough sprawling prison in Marseille, one of France’s most multicultural cities, the protagonist is now a young African immigrant, serving time for drug smuggling, who is offered the protection of a powerful and shady French-Algerian businessman.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transposed
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In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The property has since been transformed into a modern, multiuse space, with WYSO occupying the lower floors, while Chappelle's offices will be based on the top floor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In September, the fish are taken out of the tanks and relocated to lakes and rivers across Northwest Wisconsin.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since Markle and her husband stepped back from their royal duties and relocated to California, the humanitarian and mom of two has adopted a more casual—but still upscale—aesthetic.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The rocket will launch from a 532-foot (162-meter) long, 131-foot (40-meter) wide barge, the Dong Fang Hang Tian Gang, which has been specially converted for the purpose.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Orbán, replacing Hungary’s liberal constitutional system with a centralized executive model, converted Fidesz’s moral vision into the organizing principle of the state.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, insurgents led by now-interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham marched to Damascus and removed Assad from power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the court, though, Tatum has not looked like a player who is less than a year removed from Achilles surgery.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the new owners were not aware that the responsibility of the tanks had been transferred to them.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Passengers were later transferred to another aircraft to complete their trip to Boston, with several praising the pilot for remaining calm under pressure.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
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Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm struggled to make the cut — DeChambeau didn’t, Rahm did — but Englishman Tyrrell Hatton of Legion XIII shot a 6-under-par 66 and moved into contention to win his first major championship.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Consider what has befallen them in the 11 centuries since Hungarian tribes moved into the Carpathian Basin, in 896.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Transposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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