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as in transforms
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 relocates
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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The sheer scale of the audience transforms the nature of the pressure.—
Amy Cuddy,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026 -
No other fabric transforms quite like denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fuel shortages have also hurt tourism on the island, with some agencies canceling trips as the government shuts down some hotels and relocates tourists in an effort to save electricity.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade group relocates from Alexandria, Virginia, to Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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All about LinkerSkillNet The company launched LinkerSkillNet, a library that converts human skills into standardized, reusable capabilities for robotic hands.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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During the day, sunlight converts the molecules into their energy-rich form.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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The gentle formula removes dirt and product buildup with a mild lather without irritating the scalp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, using automation tools removes much of the mental work that can make saving feel overwhelming in the first place.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The victory also moves the Horned Frogs closer to a regular season Big 12 title as TCU sits a full game ahead of West Virginia (22-6, 12-4) and Baylor (23-6, 12-4) in the league standings with just two games remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Maybe when the sun moves, the players will accept a cap.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The team now shifts its focus to Sunday, when the Current will face the San Diego Wave at the Coachella Invitational.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.—
Reylee Billingsley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The facility works closely with Hoover Dam and transfers power to the Los Angeles basin, McMahill said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The transfer shell game The problems compound when ICE transfers detainees without notice, a practice attorneys said is a kind of shell game designed to frustrate legal challenges.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Transposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposes. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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