changes 1 of 2

plural of change

changes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of change
1
2
as in shifts
to pass from one form, state, or level to another the weather in New England is constantly changing

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for changes
Noun
  • The boutique design-build firm does everything from minor home updates to major structural alterations and takes a holistic approach to each project, guiding clients from concept to completion.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Reis Contracting offers a variety of services to help clients from the beginning of the project to the end, including pre-construction assistance, maintenance services, and alterations.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The company has done an amazing job at this, despite pricing increases related to ongoing conservation efforts and supply fluctuations.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, factories that embrace digitization are better equipped to handle fluctuations in demand, disruptions in supply chains and labor shortages.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The disease alters the structure of hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to organs and tissue throughout the body.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This word suggests a fundamental change that alters the very nature of something, but writers often use it to talk about modest improvements or routine updates.
    Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • However, this varies slightly by brand.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Master The Legal Maze The regulatory landscape for digital asset custody is rapidly evolving and varies by jurisdiction.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This step must include setting up alerts that let teams know when unauthorized modifications are detected.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Seafood is meant to be consumed fresh, from ocean to plate with minimal modifications.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near changes

Cite this Entry

“Changes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on changes

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!