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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Jewel was once homeless and suffering from debilitating mental health issues before transforming her life and becoming a successful singer and songwriter.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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This shift views human variability as an opportunity, transforming accessibility from a reactive function into a strategic lens for understanding people and driving business growth.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa's 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday at the World Cup.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Menil Collection in Houston will reopen its Fresco Building in late 2027, converting the space into a site for site-specific commissions.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Instead of actual Styrofoam, Artemis missions use the material Avcoat, which slowly burns away, transferring heat away from the Orion crew capsule.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Officers can use voice commands, and if those don’t work options include pepper spray, a baton, a TASER or fire extinguisher, though some are more difficult to use on a fast-moving animal, the directive says.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Before the giraffes were reported missing, state officials were looking into relocating four giraffes from the zoo after about 100 animals were seized during an investigation into animal abuse.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The project will have a net increase of six gates by relocating two gates to the east side and adding six new gates on the west side.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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Pressing for clearer answers For months, frustration among stakeholders has centered on numbers that keep shifting as the district revises its budget projections.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Congress holds power of the purse The shifting funds are certain to ignite growing concerns in Congress over the separation of powers, and the president’s use of federal funds allocated by lawmakers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Helou said Blumenfield’s motion completes the loop by keeping food waste close to home, creating more local composting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transporting waste outside of the city.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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For travelers transporting items that require extra security and declaration, durable, lockable luggage is essential.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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“Transposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transposing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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