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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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The change couldn’t happen in time to affect the World Cup, but it could happen before the 2028 Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

And the more small brands are routed through Amazon’s network, the more Amazon can raise fees, change terms and shape the conditions for small commerce.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

"Our performance doesn't necessarily change much," he tells Newsbeat.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

It only needs to handle enough repetitive tasks in warehouses, electronics plants, auto factories and logistics centers to change the economics of labor.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

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

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




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