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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).

Example Sentences

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The main reason for the change seems to be the stock’s recent selloff.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The album reflects a change in the 25-year-old's own life.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Central to that change is a legal strategy, a smart move given the current court makeup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s unclear whether that would change under new leadership.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Janet appreciated the change, but she couldn’t trust it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith