1
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
The underdog framing, the embassy accounts running wild on X, the cultural-reference dunking on a bloated American president—these are Ukrainian moves, transposed to a different war.
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Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
Books were produced collaboratively; writers sent off handwritten manuscripts to printers, who transposed them onto a printing press before setting them to paper.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Tardieu has transposed the story to the Normandy countryside for her adaptation which is due to begin shooting next month with Benoît Magimel, Léa Drucker and Melanie Thierry in the cast.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 May 2026
There was 24-hour radio news, which Ted Turner had used as a model or a format that would be transposed onto television.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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.
—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
Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
Books were produced collaboratively; writers sent off handwritten manuscripts to printers, who transposed them onto a printing press before setting them to paper.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Tardieu has transposed the story to the Normandy countryside for her adaptation which is due to begin shooting next month with Benoît Magimel, Léa Drucker and Melanie Thierry in the cast.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 May 2026
There was 24-hour radio news, which Ted Turner had used as a model or a format that would be transposed onto television.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transposed
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Other advocates, including some from Chicago’s Northwest Side, have worried that broadly legalizing medium-sized developments could lead to existing affordable housing being transformed into more expensive units.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Ousmane Dembele has been transformed from a talented but unreliable and injury-prone winger into a Ballon d’Or-winning striker.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered that the buyer be refunded and the animal be relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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After finding viral success with her comedic social media posts and occasional stand-up performances, Morris relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her Hollywood dreams.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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There were virtually no gaps between the Gunners’ lines and virtually no player in red out on that pitch ever missed a beat in the defensive third, until a foul by Cristhian Mosquera on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia led to a penalty that Ousmane Dembélé converted to tie the match.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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In a July 2015 memorandum, the county suggested purchasing a lot near the Bethel House to be converted into a parking lot, then give it to the Bethel House upon completion.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Jansen glanced toward the dugout after the walk, and Hinch removed him from the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The builder also removed its original plan to send traffic into a neighboring development and will donate two wells to the neighboring English Hills subdivision.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Internet analysis firm Kentik said internet traffic, which measures the amount of data transferred and is a good illustration of usage, was at around 40%.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Ream transferred to Charlotte FC in 2024 and has anchored the defense as the club sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with six wins, six losses and three draws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Threewitt said the state's electric demand has shifted dramatically in the last decade, as residents rely more heavily on technology.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The culture has shifted, too, away from a subtle understanding that people contain multitudes.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Transposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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