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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
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
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
The song really changed my career — changed my life.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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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
In a report released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve, analysts noted that economic activity was little changed since the central bank’s previous report but said that uncertainty around international trade policy was pervasive across its reports.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
The song really changed my career — changed my life.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for change
Noun
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Equally critical is having the ability to automate controls over policies and protect those policies from accidental or malicious alteration.—
Alex Freedland,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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X-ray radiation levels in the chamber were similar to those on the surface of Mars when there is strong solar activity, though solar flares and fluctuations in solar wind make actual Martian levels unpredictable.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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Vulcan remains steadfast in its commitment to inherent value, patiently awaiting a price that aligns with its corporate quality, without succumbing to fads or market fluctuations.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Youngkin in 2021 raised $2.2 million in contributions, but the millionaire investor bolstered his war chest with $5.5million of his own money, according to the Virginia Department of Elections.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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By juggling school and a job at a lice clinic, one young woman found a way to finance her education Comments Cailin Hawn has worked at a lice clinic for five years in an attempt to make and save money for school.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Most teams have carried around 120 players, but that number varies, ranging from as little as 110 to as high as 140 in some instances.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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While most modern employees feel a general sense of security going to work, their experience varies across industries and workplaces.—
Elissa Rossi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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But the truth is, neurological differences really are a superpower.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Just like crafting personalized place cards or buying your friend's current local beer pick, a homemade salad dressing makes a subtle but oddly meaningful difference.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then the neutrino beam at Fermilab is scheduled to go live by 2031, allowing for oscillation measurements.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/change. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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