switch
noun
a turning, shifting, or changing.
has switched
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present perfectof switch (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She has downgraded to a budget grocery store, has switched to generic brands and is saving far more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Inglewood resident Eddin, who chose to not give his last name, said even though his Honda Civic isn’t a big gas guzzler, he has switched to using his girlfriend’s hybrid for longer trips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
J1007+3540 stands out because it clearly shows multiple cycles of activity, indicating that its central black hole has switched on and off over long periods.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Gorczynski said he has seen situations where a taxpayer has switched software providers or changed tax preparers and the carry-forward loss gets lost in the process.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
I panic and think someone has switched my lock, which means I may never get my notebook.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
