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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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Lowe primarily attributes this behavior shift to warming waters from climate change.

From Los Angeles Times

His promise of change resonated with an electorate that was angry at corruption, nepotism and elite rule.

From BBC

The turnaround engineered by Vasos has changed the story for Dollar General.

From Barron's

The growing popularity of chatbots has changed how consumers seek information online; many would rather have a free conversation with a tool that summarizes answers from a range of sources than click around for stories.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But it’s changing our social dynamic and it’s creating situations that, while very productive for some folks, also need some guardrails.”

From Los Angeles Times