as in varying
not staying constant
a changing wind made sailing a challenge
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1
as in modifying
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 shifting
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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as in exchanging
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 changing
Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The sheriff's office says in a situation where things are changing minute to minute, their number one priority is the safety of students and staff, and then messaging.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
This is a result of game-changing eclipses falling on that axis that involves your tenth house of career and fourth house of home life—on February 17 and August 12, respectively.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Industry executives say the shift reflects changing consumer habits, not disappearing demand.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Spa Each of the four treatment rooms at Amanyara’s spa offers the same expansive footprint and airy design, complete with a spacious bathroom, changing space, shower, and a freestanding tub.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
By April, love is elevated and something game-changing could emerge.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
That could be changing, though.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
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The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.—
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Tzield would be the first disease-modifying therapy that works to delay stage three type 1 diabetes for children aged 1 and older who currently have stage two of the disease, according to Sanofi.—
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Balance these with dependable evergreen trees for an ever-shifting palette of color in the landscape.—
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Frequent drone and artillery attacks on the key highway and rail line have forced Kyiv to find alternative supply routes, shifting the hub function away from Pokrovsk – a major success for the Russians.—
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The organization and its arbitration-eligible players had faced a Thursday deadline for exchanging salary figures.—
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Video made public Friday shows the 37-year-old and her wife exchanging words with ICE officers in the seconds before the shooting.—
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
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The Trojans' uneven season hasn't exactly helped slow rumors either.—
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What changed in the hours between Monday morning and late Tuesday afternoon for Bisciotti to reach the franchise-altering decision?—
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Long-term projections suggest demographic tipping points in major cities and even nations, altering cultural landscapes and potentially alliance dynamics.—
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Plus, Malekzadeh said that the estrogen changes in the rats happened abruptly, which doesn’t reflect the gradual and fluctuating loss women experience due to perimenopause and menopause.—
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Hydrangea plants also benefit from protection against fluctuating winter temperatures, which can disturb the roots and crown.—
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Not drinking entirely can seem insurmountable, so taking small steps to drink less by shifting behaviors like having fewer drinks or swapping in some mocktails is helpful.—
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“Changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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