1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
there is nothing so constant as change itself
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to vary
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of change
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Subsequent changes decreed from on high (which is to say FromSoftware, not Blur) started small: suddenly we weren’t allowed to call Raven by name.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In 1902, in financial peril, a local businessman JH Davies bailed out the club, changed the name to Manchester United and bought a site at Stretford for a huge, initial £40,000.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for change
Noun
The 44-year-old artist shared a text change with his legendary sister, and reacted to her disappointment.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Subsequent changes decreed from on high (which is to say FromSoftware, not Blur) started small: suddenly we weren’t allowed to call Raven by name.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
However, that could change if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In 1902, in financial peril, a local businessman JH Davies bailed out the club, changed the name to Manchester United and bought a site at Stretford for a huge, initial £40,000.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for change
Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
-
The alterations would approximate aspects of the thylacine’s phenotype—the observable characteristics of a creature.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
-
In addition to adding contemporary features like an in-frame oil cooler, the motorcycle's frame underwent major alterations to mimic vintage hardtail design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Duration is a measurement of a bond’s price sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
-
Designed to adjust to post-surgery and transitioning body fluctuations, the super-soft fabrics and classic cuts are straightforward essentials.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
With full visibility of health care prices, companies and unions would also be better equipped to save money on insurance plans and pass down those savings to employees in the form of higher wages and more take-home pay, allowing employees to offset the high cost of living.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
-
Britain had guns and jails and beer and gobs of money.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Not a lot of people are looking at the area that is actually modified and flooded by beaver populations.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
-
Earlier this month, Texas Representative David Spiller introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from using AI to delay, deny, or modify claims, legislation similar to what other states have brought forward.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Go all in on a monochrome set, or embrace playfulness (and a collectors’ eye) with varying colors—each dishwasher-safe porcelain plate is sold separately.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
-
The effective rate for individual product lines can vary.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
By establishing a common language for inter-agent interaction, A2A allows agents to securely exchange information, coordinate actions and collaborate dynamically without sharing memory or tools.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Her relationship with her husband Michael is more forward-facing, with the two often exchanging playful banter on the Him & Her podcast.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
-
Years of co-parenting drama were finally addressed between the two men who serve as father-figures in the 16-year-old's life 1 Comments Taylor McKinney and Ryan Edwards have worked past their differences.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Then the neutrino beam at Fermilab is scheduled to go live by 2031, allowing for oscillation measurements.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
-
The researchers’ goal was to inject tracer dye into CSF at one point in the brain and then track its oscillations and dynamics while the mice slept.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share