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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the positive change in our students' attitude toward people who are somehow different was a long and gradual process
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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
there is nothing so constant as change itself
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as in money
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
she spent quite a chunk of change on that car
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as in to modify
to make different in some way
my wife has changed the look of our living room more times than we care to remember
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as in to vary
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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Recent Examples of change
CBS News, 18 June 2026
This change meant Artemis III would no longer land at the lunar south pole.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The line-up would change numerous times of the years, but Parazaider remained one of its constants until his retirement, due to health issues, in 2018.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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Noun
As part of a flurry of defensive changes in the top of the ninth, Braves first baseman Matt Olson shifted to right field.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
This change meant Artemis III would no longer land at the lunar south pole.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Verb
Let this woman change her baby’s diaper in peace!
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The line-up would change numerous times of the years, but Parazaider remained one of its constants until his retirement, due to health issues, in 2018.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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An alteration of the measure in no way alters reality.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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El Niño, which is a natural cyclic fluctuation, is just one driver of such record-breaking heat.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The company uses long-term contracts that mimic regulated returns, avoiding the fluctuations customary in deregulated markets.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Noun
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The family is now trying to raise money on the fundraising site GoFundMe to bring justice to Jameson and pay for cremation fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Clemens noted that players modify gear without receiving discipline from the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The letter, which was initially written by Boggie, was modified by Wagoner to exclude several of the sustained investigative findings, according to a lawsuit Boggie filed after she was not reappointed to her job.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Verb
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At Prisk Elementary, students have four periods of play a day, varying between structured and unstructured play to prod early childhood development — how to take a turn, how to invite play, how to accept that invitation, Hickox said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Why do prices vary between platforms?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The players could be seen exchanging words throughout their match-up and, at one point during the second quarter, Harrison swatted at the ball being held by Reese after play had already been stopped.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Now, billions of dollars are exchanged on the platform every year, and 2025 was no exception.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Whether those disputes are merely differences in public messaging, or reflect something deeper that could cause the agreement to collapse, remains unclear.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Scientists do not yet know exactly what causes the oscillations.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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The alternative is oscillation, extraction, or irrelevance.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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