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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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"Any lifestyle change needs to be sustained," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“Like Bitcoin and software last October, precious metals in January …things can change quickly,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Murphy lays out a provocative agenda for Democrats to call Americans to national service, break up corporate power, rebuild local communities, and create a bigger tent that reaches disaffected conservatives hungry for change.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

That’s because AC uses too much energy and contributes to climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“My mom’s okay,” I said, trying to change the subject.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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