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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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Those close to Iraola say he is meticulous with routine, so it will be interesting to see how things change when he no longer has a whole week to prepare for a game.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Shein didn’t respond to a question from Barron’s about its plans for Everlane, which caused hand-wringing among fans of the brand, who worry Shein will change Everlane’s ethos.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“So why not change the rules of the scorecard?” he asks, urging them to think of ways they can be “wealth re-creators.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The research also identified climate change as an additional obstacle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

I couldn’t change until the others were already in bed because Ba thought it indecorous for anyone to see me in my nightclothes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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