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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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They deliver powerful bursts of thrust that allow spacecraft to quickly accelerate, decelerate, climb, descend, or change position.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“We got to learn by stopping, taking an assessment, and listening to the community. And we really wanted to change the culture of Fringe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, increasing regionalization, and rapid technological change, demand for transport and infrastructure solutions will continue to grow,” Chief Executive Martin Lundstedt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is in Torry - part of Aberdeen that has experienced significant change in recent times.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“You should see one. It might change your mind about us.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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