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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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Snowshoeing is popular in the winter, and at night, the center transforms into a twinkly wonderland of illumination known as Wild Lights.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026 -
When a partner transforms fundamentally, obligations may lapse without dishonor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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There are several cases where teams’ records move from one city to the next when a franchise relocates.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Her new drama stars Léa Seydoux as a renowned pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside and then uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love and trust.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
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The robot uses its cameras to understand the scene, generates visual predictions of future actions, and then converts those predictions into precise movements using an inverse dynamics model.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Carrots, for example, provide beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A to support immune health and vision.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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After the midterm elections are over, the focus gradually shifts to the next presidential election, and the incumbent president increasingly limps like a lame duck.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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By the weekend, the Libra Moon shifts attention to your money and values sector, encouraging balance around spending, earning, and self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
4 Jan. 2026
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In these systems, a dye molecule absorbs light and transfers the energy to a catalyst surface.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2025
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According to the Israeli security agencies, the network receives, stores, and transfers Iranian funds from within Turkey.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Transposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposes. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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