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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
The caps-lock title and eff-you art work, in which the artist’s image is transposed onto a hand as a triumphant middle finger, overshoots the tone.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transposed
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The organization increased purses; lured in other investors; launched PGA Tour Enterprises, a new program that transformed players into equity holders; among other things.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Dec. 2025
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The entire city transformed into an open-air arts district.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Bird baths should also be relocated away from your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Iran relocated their camp to Tijuana.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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The medical drama, which received 13 Emmy nominations last month, is the first show to produce a perfect sweep since 2020, when Watchmen also converted all four of its nominations into wins.—
Joyce Eng Published,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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These tenants that moved out lived in cottages that were converted from stables and rented out by the Crown state.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Rivero, who also singled in the third and has seven hits in his last seven at-bats, was removed in the fifth because of a left wrist injury.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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He was transferred this week to a Kansas City rehab center after nearly a month in the hospital.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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While attempts to recycle gangue date back to the 1950s, the economic incentive shifted after 2010 as natural sand supplies tightened and Beijing locked in its national carbon targets.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Despite such evidence, Ingvar is aware that the atmospherics on diversity have shifted.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Williams then moved Anthony to her bed and threw water at him, waking him only for a brief moment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Steelers, who moved into sole possession of first place in the AFC North with their 27-22 win over the Baltimore Ravens last week, are 7-6 and battling for a spot in the playoffs.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Transposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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