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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 motors can jerk you around, especially if you start, stop or change direction suddenly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Expert lawyers say there must now be radical change if there is to be justice for both claimants and the companies involved.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He attributed this to temperature increases linked to climate change, as well as a decline in precipitation, both of which prime plants to burn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The House version got rid of the divestment requirement—and after that change was implemented, many lawmakers and housing industry groups threw their support behind the bill.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“I suppose it would change things. In my head, he’s this amazing person. How could someone like that get fooled into liking Rachel?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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