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change

[cheynj] / tʃeɪndʒ /


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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Blocking NUDT5's enzymatic activity did not meaningfully change how cells responded to 6-TG.

From Science Daily Sep. 24, 2026

“I feel like there will be a very clear change in what we do, ‘Everything’s Falling’-forward,” Paulina said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2026

Polanski, who is a member of the London Assembly and leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, said people in the constituency "desperately need change".

From BBC Sep. 24, 2026

However, the company said Östberg would continue in his role due to the change in its situation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 24, 2026

In the next picture the oak tree outside my aunt’s boardinghouse is captured, in grease pencil, at change of season, the leaves all reds and golds.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Some apparent improvements may result partly from changes in the characteristics of the population now receiving diagnoses, rather than from an improvement in the prognosis of the conditions themselves.

From Science Daily Sep. 24, 2026

One of the most important potential changes is the return of the generalist, according to Smith.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 24, 2026

In June, the Department of Pesticide Regulation unveiled proposed changes to state pesticide regulations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2026

"None of that changes what has happened to women in the past but hopefully gives confidence the changes made in the service have had an impact on the outcomes," Russell said.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2026

Each panda has its own scent—and that varies by gender and changes with age.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

To understand why the trend changed, the researchers examined the Arctic's energy balance.

From Science Daily Sep. 23, 2026

And nothing has changed with respect to the federal law claims.

From Slate Sep. 23, 2026

Her name has been changed to protect her safety.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

Flock recently changed its default data-retention period for new customers to seven days from 30 days.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

I have changed, have moved back in time, have entered an altered state, a primitive state.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

A decision is then made on which player is the priority, though all players on the shortlist are worked on simultaneously in the event of changing circumstances, for example if a player becomes unavailable.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2026

If someone wants to remain independent, they need to continue educating themselves about the changing world we live in as seniors.

From MarketWatch Sep. 24, 2026

A lot of us worry artificial intelligence will eventually take our jobs, but AI is already changing one of the most important aspects of our careers: how much money we make.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 24, 2026

In a statement sent to news organizations on Wednesday morning, Eiglarsh said that despite changing his plea, Brown still maintains that he acted lawfully during the incident.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

I feel bad for not being nice, but I feel worse that she’s changing so quickly into someone I barely recognize, while I’m remaining true to myself.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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