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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).

Example Sentences

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Says Gemmill, “We always tell the actors, pick shoes that are comfortable because you're going to wear them all year, and pick a hairstyle that you like because you're not going to change it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Astronomical observations forced him to change his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Musgraves isn’t the only lineup change for the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"We need to change the narrative that if you are vulnerable about your struggles, it's a sign of weakness," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“When you change the things you do because you’re scared of the way someone will react, that’s the red flag you need to pay attention to.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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