change
verb (used with object)
to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.
changing
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present participleof change.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Blaming a mysterious generation that simply doesn’t like alcohol is a much easier story than confronting rising prices, changing consumer behavior or whether people still feel they’re getting enough value from a night out.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Even in summer, ships have to navigate around dangerous ice floes and deal with rapidly changing weather.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
What won't be changing: Unlike at the World Cup, there will be no VAR interventions on incorrect corners or red cards for players who cover their mouth in a confrontational situation.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday that Britain must face up to the changing climate and accelerate its move to clean energy as he visited a town where a wildfire gutted homes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I’m always ready,” announced Lorren, who, until exactly two seconds ago, had been changing her skill points around for the thousandth time.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
