the change

noun

informal + old-fashioned
: the time of menopause when a woman stops menstruating

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The thing was, the team did not give any reason for why the change was made. Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Health experts say the change will reflect fewer deaths than actually occur without addressing issues in medical care. Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspended that deduction, and later legislation made the change permanent. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The teen reportedly debuted the change at his high school graduation on June 5. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the change

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“The change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20change. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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