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as in modified
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 shifted
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
the weather in New England is constantly changing
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as in exchanged
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 changed
Some have argued that times have changed, and that the brothers’ allegations of abuse might have been received differently at trial today.
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Hugh initially had a different opening for the season, but changed it because of a note from Apple.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
After the booster anomaly was first seen, the exhaust plume changed shape dramatically, indicating a possible problem with the rocket's nozzle.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Max size reduced to 6, bonus ammo changed to +50 reload speed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The exhaust plume from that booster changed dramatically, but the rocket continued its climb to space.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Living in Los Angeles changed my life.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Hugh initially had a different opening for the season, but changed it because of a note from Apple.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
After the booster anomaly was first seen, the exhaust plume changed shape dramatically, indicating a possible problem with the rocket's nozzle.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Max size reduced to 6, bonus ammo changed to +50 reload speed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The exhaust plume from that booster changed dramatically, but the rocket continued its climb to space.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Living in Los Angeles changed my life.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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This would help people determine the creation and edit history of some content created and modified using generative AI tools.Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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There are several risk factors for breast cancer, some that are out of one’s control and others that can be modified.Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Now that Israel has shifted its attention to Lebanon and scored several initial tactical successes against Hezbollah, Iran cannot afford to stand back and watch for two main reasons.Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
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There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The independent investigators also reported that Welby and Smyth crossed paths at Christian holiday camps run by a British trust from 1975 to 1979 and exchanged Christmas cards for several years.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The New York Jets exchanged future draft capital with the Las Vegas Raiders for the rights of veteran wide receiver Davante Adams.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Their visual world was also drastically altered when the scientists changed the foliage in the experimental aviaries.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Voedisch recalls one patient who finally stopped testosterone therapy after her voice was altered.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The debate about 'school choice' How much ESA programs cost has varied from state to state -- in Arizona, the ESA program has been estimated by the state governor's office to cost the state $943,795,600 for the 2024 fiscal year for roughly 79,728 students.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the number of honorees per country varied based on the population and qualifying companies in each area, ultimately, the 850 companies with the highest scores earned a ranking on our list, which spans 48 countries.Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The pair swapped ideas between Los Angeles and Yorkshire, changing the order of things and honing in on specific life events.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Desserts and alcohol are now weekend or fortnightly treats and consumed in moderation, or swapped with healthier treats such as fruits dipped in dark chocolate or peanut butter.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The mid-century home, built in 1954, was recently remodeled, according to the listing.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
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Formerly occupied by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and extensively remodeled by the actor during his tenure, the couple’s new digs in Studio City‘s lush Fryman Canyon neighborhood feature a 7,000-square-foot main home with six bedrooms, plus several guesthouses, a pool, and a tennis court.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
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This is particularly true in the post-pandemic biotech and life sciences industry, where demand for consumables has fluctuated with constricting research budgets and labs have been forced to do more at a much faster pace.Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Markets fluctuated on Wednesday but improved from their Tuesday close, just barely.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Changed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/changed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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