1
as in transforming
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 removing
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 transposing
There is just something risky about taking real experience and transposing it to the plane of art.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The series was shot across Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Phuket, transposing le Carré’s espionage framework into a contemporary Asian setting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The film is intended as a homage to 1940s and ’50s detective noir films, cleverly transposing those aesthetics onto modern-day Bakersfield, California.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The series was shot across Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Phuket, transposing le Carré’s espionage framework into a contemporary Asian setting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The film is intended as a homage to 1940s and ’50s detective noir films, cleverly transposing those aesthetics onto modern-day Bakersfield, California.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transposing
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The project of transforming Rome’s historic Palazzo Capponi into Romeo Roma took him 12 years, drawn out by structural challenges, and the discovery of archeological ruins mid-way through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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As San Diego County races to meet green energy targets, sprawling developments are transforming backcountry communities — and residents of those areas want a voice in the process before their homes are reshaped by solar, wind and battery storage projects.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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After removing the plastic, check the area for any remaining growth and remove it as necessary.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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According to the company, world models allow robots to simulate real-world physics, terrain behavior, and environmental changes before converting those scenarios into training data.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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There have been rumblings and indications in the news and by city officials for months that Costco has been planning the switch, but recent city documents offer confirmation and shed more light on what, exactly, the store converting to a business center would mean.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Photonics, the use of light to transmit data, is an emerging technology considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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For Jackson, that meant starting at a mid-major, learning about the game and proving himself before transferring to an SEC power.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Transaction costs alone, related to selling a home, buying another and relocating, can take years to recover.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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West Ham’s only contribution, at that time, was an upfront payment of £15m when relocating.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This announcement comes as many e-commerce companies are shifting their business models to AI to reduce costs by automating many roles.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The disabled boat reportedly prompted an emergency response from the Coast Guard, with rescue crews applying a second tourniquet to mitigate the teen’s bleeding before transporting him back to land.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The van was transporting employees of the Uganda Revenue Authority traveling from a city in northern Uganda to Kampala, the capital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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“Transposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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