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change

[cheynj] / tʃeɪndʒ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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Usage

What is another way to say change? To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one).

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But one change has already taken hold, if you ask Iamaleava.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

“Demand right now is steady. This year may change that.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Amendment Five would change the Missouri constitution to require lawmakers to cut income taxes if the state hits certain revenue triggers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

In so doing, further greenhouse gas emissions are generated, adding bit by bit to the climate change effect – the very one driving the temperatures and the demand for air conditioning.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

When I ask him if the turmoil that comes with trying to change things is worth it, his reply is short and certain: yes.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Georgia, West Virginia and South Carolina included triggers to mandate further reductions or policy changes when the state hits certain revenue targets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

"Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to support your brain health and it's never too late to make positive changes."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

He also said the layoffs and changes are not related to AI, and while Patreon has used it, he does not believe it is a replacement for human creativity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

It may also help scientists identify the underground changes that occur before future giant eruptions.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

“We search the entire city for a weapon that changes form?”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Republicans asked Fauci about shifting health guidance, which changed during the pandemic as health officials learned more about the disease.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Second, the campuses with the most room to grow have, over the years, changed how they recruit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

I read a study years ago that fundamentally changed the way I thought about estate planning and how I practiced it as an attorney and, later, a wealth adviser.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

“I think it changed my entire life trajectory,” Almosawi, a former Cornell student, said of the campus protests.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Then her lashes fluttered and her expression changed, veiled with politeness.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

“We’re running our assets smarter, we’re moving fast, changing how we work, and it’s showing,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

They said the ongoing pivot to digital would "ensure we continue to support the stand-up community in a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive media landscape".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Habitat loss is another key issue for bees, with land use changing for housing developments, intensive agriculture and other human structures such as roads.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Both contracts, which span seven years, reflect the Pentagon’s changing approach to buying missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The Incorrigibles seemed untroubled by the rapidly changing weather.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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