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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).

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“These levels are much higher than seen prior to 2020, suggesting that a structural or environmental change occurred that has led to these increases in pollution.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Ofsted said it was not aware of this but said constructing a different invoice would not change the illegality of the provision.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The change is likely to confuse home sellers in the region who expect to see their listings on Zillow and buyers who are using Zillow in their housing search, real-estate agents said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Changes in the ocean, including some caused by human-driven climate change, "could be altering migration corridors in ways we don't yet fully understand", Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The hushed urgency crept into her voice again, and the change of subject was so abrupt that I twisted around.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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