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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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During Clarke's near seven-year reign, supporters have learned to expect fierce loyalty and little change, but there are still a few tight calls for seats on the plane to the United States of America.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But many services, like teaching a kindergarten class, change little over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The high-profile, high-stakes showdown between two of the most powerful companies and leaders in technology was billed as a battle that could change the trajectory of AI.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The war "can lead certain families to change their destination or make adjustments on other expenses," he added.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I grab clean clothes for myself and take them down the hall to the bathroom, where I rinse out the cut on my leg with a washcloth and change.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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