1
as in modified
to make different in some way
my wife has changed the look of our living room more times than we care to remember
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as in shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
would you mind changing your seat so my friends can sit together?
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Recent Examples of changed
Even more concerning, 86% of users have never changed their router administrator password.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the museum, the stirrups changed the history of cavalry.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, 72% of respondents have never changed their Wi-Fi password.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Yet, 89% of respondents have never changed their network name.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Biden's commutations on Monday changed the sentences of 37 of 40 death row prisoners to life in prison without parole.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
That, even in this recent blip, hasn’t changed.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Linebacker Josey Jewell was initially given credit for the sack before it was changed to Wonnum, his fourth in six games.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Fans, once again, get short-changed by cricket's rudderless leadership and geo-politics.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the museum, the stirrups changed the history of cavalry.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, 72% of respondents have never changed their Wi-Fi password.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Yet, 89% of respondents have never changed their network name.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Biden's commutations on Monday changed the sentences of 37 of 40 death row prisoners to life in prison without parole.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
That, even in this recent blip, hasn’t changed.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Linebacker Josey Jewell was initially given credit for the sack before it was changed to Wonnum, his fourth in six games.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Fans, once again, get short-changed by cricket's rudderless leadership and geo-politics.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for changed
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Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Visiting fans will be shifted into the south-west corner of the stadium from the 2027-28 season.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The couple exchanged rings—Beth’s Victorian-era 18k gold band with five inset diamonds, and William’s, a bespoke vintage 18k gold band—before stomping on the glass surrounded by flowers by florist Ariel Dearie.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Use Asynchronous Communication Asynchronous communication is any time information is exchanged between people at different times.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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But Kiper and the other experts say the camera card was likely altered between April 11, 2019, and June 11, 2019, while in FBI custody.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even before the pandemic altered the tenor of the workplace, being the big cheese, taskmaster, and head honcho was passé.John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The popularity of Christmas trains has varied over the years but continues to endure and evolve.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Two Week 17 games have had kickoff times swapped, the NFL announced on Monday.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Like his teammates for much of the game, Daniels swapped a dynamic highlight for an uncharacteristic mistake.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,600-square foot, contemporary-style home that was built in 1973 and remodeled in 2019 in Pewee Valley.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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These rooms were fully remodeled in 2024, offering guests a modern yet mountain chic stay.Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the past 16 years, the price of oil has sporadically spurted above $100 a barrel, but has mostly fluctuated between $50 and $100.John Dorfman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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