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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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Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the study provides fresh insight into how parasites adjust their sensory systems when their lifestyles change dramatically.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

All people should be allowed to grow and change their minds, as Platner says he has done since his Reddit-posting days.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Fulham owner Shahid Khan said the Cottagers and Silva "were an excellent fit" but that "change is inevitable in this game, and we've accordingly prepared for this moment".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Rules evolve, eligibility criteria change, rebalancing schedules shift and the IPO process gets revised.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“You might even sing,” I said, trying to change what I saw in her eyes.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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