changes 1 of 2

plural of change

changes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of change
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2
as in shifts
to pass from one form, state, or level to another the weather in New England is constantly changing

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3
as in exchanges
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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Noun
  • Typical transfer agreements require transferors to comply with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules for alterations and repairs.
    Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The dress required a few last-minute alterations.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The storm could cause some power fluctuations, disrupt radio and GPS signals, and push the northern lights to the south.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is because subscription models frequently entail regular payments, which are subject to fluctuations due to consumer attrition and economic downturns.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This research may also provide insights into how humans will continue to evolve in response to future environmental challenges, particularly as climate change alters the world’s ecosystems and potentially creates new survival pressures.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Ringing in your ears is likely caused by inner ear damage that alters how your brain processes sound.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Price varies by color and size, but most selections have a discount right now.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The amount of single malt typically varies from as little as 10% to as much as 50%.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Extreme modifications risk upsetting devoted consumers who depend on familiar features to recognize the brand and might result in confusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Developers have to make considerable modifications to their applications to make up for the feature gap between the old and the new database.
    Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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