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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2
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
The film is intended as a homage to 1940s and ’50s detective noir films, cleverly transposing those aesthetics onto modern-day Bakersfield, California.
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James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transposing
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At the same time, the AI boom is transforming the economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Driscoll’s, the largest berry seller in the US, began working in the 1980s to make berries available year-round and more attractive in color, transforming them from a seasonal treat to a daily necessity.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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This stopper keeps non-sparkling wine fresh for up to 10 days after opening by removing air from the bottle using vacuum-sealer technology.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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By removing conservative areas and replacing them with more Democrat-leaning areas.—
Laura Koval,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cincinnati got the ball first to start the night and marched 62 yards over 12 plays, picking up four first downs and converting a pair of third downs before settling for a field goal.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Duggan and his co-owner, sister Elena Duggan, spent the past several years converting that former eatery into a stylish 9,000-square-foot space fronted by the iconic yellow-gold Original Joe’s sign.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Kelvin Durham recorded his best performance since transferring in from Fort Valley State, where Flowers previously coached.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The traffic itself generally keeps moving rather than fully stopping.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Former Arkansas head coach and current offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will reportedly become the interim head coach at Arkansas moving forward, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ebert said that the festival has already been approached by concerned locals who are trying to figure out funding, and relocating elsewhere is still a possibility.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now, the bank is relocating down the road to the Harris Building at 13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fading from an emerald green up front to a Prince-like purple, the shades represent the shifting moods that inspired the sneaker.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The findings highlight a shifting landscape of political violence, marked by growing leftist activity and waning threats from right-wing groups.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Courtney is a food delivery robot from Serve Robotics, transporting Uber Eats orders typically when there’s a mile or less between a restaurant and a customer.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Combs was convicted under the Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for prostitution.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Transposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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