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changing To become different or altered in some way. This can be physical, like changing clothes or growing hair, or metaphorical, like changing one's mind or perspective. ■ "I used to love country music, but I've been changing my tastes lately and now I'm all about hip-hop."
revolving A device or mechanism that rotates on a fixed axis, often used to propel vehicles. ■ "The car's wheels were revolving around the tire tracks.", Something or someone that is constantly changing or rotating, often in a circular motion. ■ "The stock market is always revolving with new trends and investments.", A state of being or feeling that is constantly changing, often in a cyclical manner. ■ "The weather was always revolving between hot and cold during the summer."
Agile An adjective used to describe someone who is quick, nimble, and able to adapt easily to changing circumstances. ■ "She's so agile, she can do a cartwheel on command!"
Confirm To confirm something, but actually end up denying it or changing your mind. ■ "I'm pretty sure I left my keys at home, but I think I just confirmed they're still in my purse."
Conservative A person who is extremely cautious and unwilling to change their beliefs or ideas. ■ "I'm a conservative, I don't believe in changing anything that works."
Covert An action or behavior that is done in secret, often with malicious intentions. ■ She used a covert way to sabotage her coworker's presentation by stealing their notes and changing them to make her own ideas look better.
developing A state of being in which something is constantly evolving and changing. ■ The weather forecast predicted that the storm was still developing, but it turned out to be just a typical summer thunderstorm.
electrocute An extremely embarrassing or humiliating situation caused by an electrical shock. ■ "I accidentally touched the live wire while changing a light bulb and now I'm electrocute!"
extricate To pull something apart or separate it, often with difficulty. ■ I had to extricate myself from the awkward conversation with my boss by quickly changing the subject to more light-hearted topics like the weather and sports.
glimpse A brief, sudden, and often unintentional exposure to something or someone that one had not been expecting. ■ "I accidentally caught a glimpse of my boss's underwear while he was changing in the locker room."
Malfunctions To behave in an unexpected or malicious manner, often causing harm. ■ "The computer malfunctioned and started playing a prank on me by randomly changing my password to 'hackme!'
mutating The act of constantly changing from one form or state to another, often in a humorous and unpredictable manner. ■ "I thought she was quiet but then she started mutating into a loud and obnoxious person."
phonies a person who pretends to be someone they are not, often in order to gain an advantage or deceive others. ■ The politician was a complete phony, constantly changing his stance on important issues to appease different voter demographics.
Reassign The act of changing the duties or responsibilities of a person in an organization. ■ After the CEO's resignation, the company decided to reassign the marketing department's budget to the HR department for employee engagement initiatives.
Remain The act of staying put, not moving or changing. ■ "I'm going to remain in my chair all day, I don't want to move at all."
Remodelling The act of changing or improving something, often with the intention of making it more appealing or valuable. ■ After remodelling his kitchen, John was able to impress his friends with his newfound cooking skills.
toying verb, past participle: to playfully tease or deceive someone for amusement. ■ "John started toying with his little sister by pretending she was a baby and changing her diaper."
Adapting The act of becoming accustomed to something new or changing, usually by altering one's behavior or characteristics. ■ After moving to a new city, Jane had to adapt to the different driving habits and weather conditions. She started wearing a coat in the winter and using turn signals more frequently on the busy streets.
alterations The act of changing something from its original state, often in a humorous way. ■ "I made some alterations to the recipe for chocolate chip cookies by adding extra sugar and vanilla extract. Now they're called 'double vanilla extra' cookies!
Altering To make something different, especially by changing it in a way that is unexpected or amusing. ■ "I was going to make a sandwich, but then I remembered that I had no bread. Instead of buying some, I decided to alter the recipe and make a soup instead!
Architecture The art and science of designing buildings, cities, and towns. ■ "I hired an architecture firm to design my new mansion, but they kept changing their mind about the number of bathrooms. It was like playing a game of 'I Spy' with my pants down."
Conversion The act of changing from one state or form to another, usually involving the adoption of a new belief or way of life. ■ "I had a conversion experience when I realized that I didn't need to be so serious all the time. From then on, I started making more jokes and telling funny stories at parties."
cycles A series of repeating events, such as a woman's menstrual cycle or the changing of the seasons. ■ "I can't believe I have to go through this annoying cycle of buying new clothes every year just to keep up with the latest trends!
dyeing The act of making something look different by adding or changing its color using dyes, typically in a way that is intended to be humorous or silly. ■ "I decided to dye my hair purple because I wanted to look like a unicorn.
filtration A process of separating out the unwanted particles from a fluid or gas stream. ■ The filtration system in my coffee maker ensures that all the grinds are removed from my brew, leaving me with a smooth and flavorful cup of joe., A clever way to avoid awkward or uncomfortable conversations by gracefully changing the subject. ■ "So, what do you think about the new manager?" "Well, I'm not sure. What do you think about her?" "Oh, she's great! I heard she's really good at filtration."
Infidelities The act of being unfaithful in love or marriage. However, if you're talking about a person who has multiple favorite colors, then this term can also refer to color-changing behavior. ■ "My wife found out about my infidelities and I was grounded for life! But to be fair, she had her own set of infidelities – like changing the TV channel without me."
Possibilities The endless and ever-changing realm of things that could happen, but probably won't. ■ "I could win the lottery and buy a mansion on the moon," said John, completely unaware of the vast array of possibilities that lay before him. Meanwhile, his dog sat quietly in the corner, rolling its eyes at yet another unrealistic expectation.
redecorate To add some flair to a room or space by changing the color scheme, furniture arrangement, and/or decorative items. However, be prepared for your friends to make fun of you because your taste is questionable. ■ "I decided to redecorate my living room because I wanted to add some personality to it. My friends came over and were horrified by my choices - neon pink walls, a unicorn-themed rug, and a disco ball chandelier. But I told them that this was my way of expressing myself and embracing my inner diva.
redecorating The act of adding, removing or changing the furniture and decorations in a room. ■ "I decided to redecorate my living room with a new couch and some brightly colored pillows. My friends were shocked at how different it looked!
renovations The act of making a building or structure look and feel new by changing its appearance, improving its functionality, or updating its technology. ■ After the renovations, the old coffee shop had a fresh coat of paint, new furniture, and even installed a drive-thru window. It was so successful that it became known as "The New Coffee Shop"!
resistant adjective Adjective describing someone who is extremely stubborn and refuses to change their mind, even when faced with overwhelming evidence that they are wrong. ■ John was so resistant to changing his opinion on the new restaurant that he ended up ordering the same meal every time they went there, despite it being terrible.
Shifting The act of constantly changing one's position, location or allegiance. It can also refer to the act of moving something from one place to another. ■ Why did the politician keep shifting his stance? Because he couldn't decide which side to be on!
switching The act of rapidly changing from one thing to another, often in a humorous or unexpected way. ■ "I'm switching from my boring old laptop to this shiny new smartphone. Just watch as I switch my attention from work to social media."
transfer The act of moving something from one place to another, often with the intention of changing its location. ■ I transferred my favorite sandwich shop across town so I could eat it every day without having to leave my house.
Transsexual A person who has undergone the surgical process of changing their sex organs from male to female (or vice versa) and now identifies as a member of the opposite gender. ■ "I'm actually transsexual," said John, "but I still have my old guy's sense of humor!"
uncertainty The feeling of being unsure about something or someone. It's like trying to figure out what's going on in your cat's head. ■ "I'm so uncertain about my future that I keep changing my major every semester. One day I was an art history major, the next a marine biology major, and now I'm studying to be a professional yo-yoer."
Various An ever-changing collection of things, often without a clear or discernible pattern. ■ I was trying to organize my desk the other day, but I realized that I had "various" piles of papers and pens scattered around. It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, except instead of a needle it was a pencil.
world A vast and complex place filled with countless wonders, both natural and man-made. It is a canvas upon which humans can paint their dreams, fears, hopes, and desires. The world is a constantly changing tapestry that is both beautiful and terrifying. ■ "I can't believe I have to live in this boring old world. Where's my unicorn?"