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change

[chaynj] / tΚƒeΙͺndΚ’ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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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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An individual’s medical needs can change from one year to the next and even over the course of a given year, so it’s important to compare plans carefully.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

In striking terms, Mr. Barrack rejected regime change as a goal of the new U.S. policy in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"We cannot change the actions of those who came before us. We can, however, learn from the past," the King said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The Prancing Horse’s shares have gone nowhere fast over the past three months, and a third-quarter earnings beat won’t change that.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

But when she’d told the matchmaker there wasn’t any hurry, I’d thought that she wanted to help me, that she was buying time so she could change Ba’s mind.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Among enrollees in stand-alone drug plans who don’t have low-income subsidies, 76% — or 10.4 million people — will pay a higher monthly premium in 2027 if they make no changes during open enrollment.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The letter also claims that the changes could lead to the BBC being in breach of its public service obligations under its Royal Charter.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

People are on screens more than any other time in history, so they’re aware of changes to their vision earlier in life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"He is so excited. He personally confirmed this trip with no changes," Maria Montserrat Alvarado, the Vatican's new head of communications, told journalists.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

She said none of these changes happened until the exact time of day she was born.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

The percentage of those with Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans who changed was 10%.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The families have developed new routines, servicemen have changed and what used to be home turf becomes foreign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

But Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers had changed the conversation.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

"It's certainly not changed the way I make decisions," England insists.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Obviously, our ideas about how the body works have changed.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Although its role in the region is changing, the U.S. isn’t leaving, Mr. Barrack insists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

But its rapidly changing weather conditions and high altitude often make aviation operations hazardous.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

But behind this unusual sight is a more serious story about the changing condition of Antarctica's glaciers.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Eventually, Muslim Americans were empowered to be a part of America’s shifting governance, while also changing the narrative around Islam.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Maybe I can start by changing some things back at the Ranch.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy


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