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change

[chaynj] / tΚƒeΙͺndΚ’ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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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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An individual’s medical needs can change from one year to the next and even over the course of a given year, so it’s important to compare plans carefully.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The change follows a WSJ investigation and a bipartisan U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"We cannot change the actions of those who came before us. We can, however, learn from the past," the King said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The Prancing Horse’s shares have gone nowhere fast over the past three months, but a third-quarter earnings beat might change that.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

As Clare had suspected, Gingersnipes looked grateful for the change in focus.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Among enrollees in stand-alone drug plans who don’t have low-income subsidies, 76% — or 10.4 million people — will pay a higher monthly premium in 2027 if they make no changes during open enrollment.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The letter also claims that the changes could lead to the BBC being in breach of its public service obligations under its Royal Charter.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

People are on screens more than any other time in history, so they’re aware of changes to their vision earlier in life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"He is so excited. He personally confirmed this trip with no changes," Maria Montserrat Alvarado, the Vatican's new head of communications, told journalists.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Daniel, who was always less bothered about everything, seemed less bothered about the sudden massive changes in his Hall Monitor sash.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness

The percentage of those with Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans who changed was 10%.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The number and rate of layoffs and discharges also were little changed at 1.6 million and 1%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

“The perspective has changed from left versus right,” said Jim Begley, director of the William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

"It's certainly not changed the way I make decisions," England insists.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The name I had never heard until only a few weeks ago, but who has already changed me more than I’d have thought possible.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Every day, Babloo leaves home at 5am to take his children by metro to their old school in central Delhi, changing trains three times along the way.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Enterprise buyers say the market turmoil isn’t changing how they choose AI and cloud providers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Today, Vega Island remains a place where dramatic natural formations, a remarkable history of exploration, and the effects of a changing climate come together.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Eventually, Muslim Americans were empowered to be a part of America’s shifting governance, while also changing the narrative around Islam.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

I sit on the sofa bed and make a big show of changing my socks.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller


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