transposing

verb

Definition of transposingnext
present participle of transpose
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 Synonyms for transposing
  1. transforming
  2. removing
  3. transferring
  4. relocating
  5. shifting
  6. transporting
Verb
  • At the same time, the AI seamlessly implements a range of impressive effects, such as altering his outfit, adding jewelry, changing his location and appearance, and even transforming himself into a felt puppet, with surprisingly convincing results.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His use of magazine covers, and fashion photography from brands like Balenciaga and Prada as canvases, exploring the fusion of nostalgia and iconography, transforming pop imagery into art that resonates across generations.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At the end of the Wild King Nights, Pines was responsible for cleaning hotel rooms or rooms where the events took place and removing evidence of drugs, removing bodily stains like blood and urine from furniture and sheets, and packing away all items used.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.
    Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Since then, The Rising moved to a stadium near Wildhorse Pass on the Gila River Indian Community, before relocating again to a stadium at 38th and Washington streets in Phoenix on the site of the old dog track.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of relocating
Verb
  • Well, 2024 seems to have been a very busy year for the OECD and the OECD inclusive framework base erosion and profit shifting in terms of implementation of these two pillars.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • About halfway through the year, the El Niño pattern faded, slowly shifting towards La Niña conditions, which are expected to begin early next year.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • Instead of trying to generate renewable energy by building wind farms, the company wants to solve the major problem facing them these days—transporting massive turbine blades.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, archaeologists exploring near Palermo, Sicily, announced the discovery of an ancient Roman wreck filled with jars used for transporting wine and olive oil.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transporting
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