switch
noun
a turning, shifting, or changing.
switched
Example Sentences
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The one bright spot: People who switched jobs saw an increase in pay, possibly a sign of a growing shortage of labor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Researchers examined several species of both plants and tracked thousands of genes, looking for those that became "switched on" in the right tissues at the right moment.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Hargrove said his father, a Marine Corps veteran, switched his diet after the outbreaks and has become increasingly distrustful of Food and Drug Administration food-safety guidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The focus switched to Evans on the final day of competition with two chances of medals.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
She said, ‘Love you,’ when we switched off the light at bedtime and gave me hugs out of the blue for no apparent reason.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
