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switched

ADJECTIVE
changed
Synonyms
STRONG
alternated bartered commutated interchanged reciprocated replaced restored returned reversed rotated shuffled substituted swapped traded transferred transposed
Antonyms
WEAK
final kept permanent placed stabilized stored unchanged unmodified unvaried
ADJECTIVE
punished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chastened dismissed imprisoned penalized
STRONG
birched castigated chastised confined corrected debarred defrocked executed exiled expelled flogged grounded immured incarcerated lectured reproved scolded sentenced spanked whipped
Antonyms
WEAK
cleared exonerated released

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Starting in 2006, Apple used Intel-designed CPUs as the main processors for its personal computers, but switched to its own custom CPUs, based on a design architecture from Arm Holding, in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But then in 2023 Nvidia switched over to using its own Arm-based CPUs, and others are now following.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

It contains DNA and regulates which genes are switched on or off.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

After a while, Bobby switched to questions about the weekend’s tournament.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady