transposed

verb

Definition of transposednext
past tense of transpose
1
as in transformed
to change in form, appearance, or use the snappy pop song was transposed into a ballad through a reworking of instrumentation and a change in key

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2
as in relocated
to change the place or position of after the ex-governor's scandals belatedly came to light, his portrait was transposed to a quiet corner of the statehouse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transposed
  1. transformed
  2. relocated
  3. removed
  4. transferred
  5. shifted
Verb
  • Looking Ahead Just as cloud-native architectures transformed how businesses build and deploy applications over the last decade, AI-native companies have started to reshape how organizations create value, enhance efficiencies and deliver transformational customer experiences.
    Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Netflix transformed media by using AI to predict viewer preferences, investing in original content, and setting new global distribution standards.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • The pair relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Columbia Records, forming a group that opened for artists like the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Four adults and four children were being relocated by the Red Cross, Josef said.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of relocated
Verb
  • Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of removed
Verb
  • According to Josef, three people were transferred to a local hospital, and one person was pronounced dead.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 6-7, 332-pound redshirt freshman and former three-star recruit from Phoenix transferred in from Northwestern and started nine games at right guard.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferred
Verb
  • As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of shifted
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transposed

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