transposing

verb

Definition of transposingnext
present participle of transpose
1
as in transforming
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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Relevance
2
as in removing
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 transposing
  1. transforming
  2. removing
  3. transferring
  4. relocating
  5. shifting
  6. transporting
Verb
  • Staying ahead of emerging trends and consumer expectations is key to making your brand stand out and stay relevant, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of marketing and personalization to make that easier.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By law, the process of—formally removing a rule from the books—follows the same rules as issuing a new rule.
    Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • There are no credible news reports that Kimmel made any serious statement about relocating to Canada.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The judges in response made the rare move of relocating the trial from Jerusalem to a secure court room at the Tel Aviv District Court.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of relocating
Verb
  • Automakers are shifting their production mix to hybrid vehicles, which rely mostly on fossil fuel engines but are equipped with small batteries to increase fuel efficiency.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the late 20th century, shifting consumer tastes and economic downturns led to the closure of many whiskey distilleries worldwide.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • Add magnesium Magnesium is essential for properly metabolizing vitamin D and transporting it in the blood.
    Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transporting
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transposing

transubstantiate

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