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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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The researchers say proactive, evidence based planning will become increasingly important as climate change continues to alter habitats and shift species distributions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

We know what a good player he is, so he probably needed that change.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Suno agreed to change its platform, launching new licensed models and place download restrictions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I push against the change room door but my shoulder bounces off it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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