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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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Valuations achieved in recent metallurgical-coal asset sales have been attractive, and the royalty structure in Queensland is unlikely to change until at least 2032, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Like I said, being in the room doesn’t necessarily change anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

No national team from outside Europe or South America has ever hoisted the World Cup, and while that will certainly change someday, it won’t be this year.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

While their monthly payments aren't immediately affected by a rate change, their future deals are.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

So I leave them piled on the desk for now, change into running clothes, and head outside.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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