the change

noun

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

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As places shift, their bond weakens and breaks, forcing Lola to face the change. — John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2026 While the change is tiny, their proof marks the first improvement for near-diagonal Ramsey numbers in 50 years. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026 The council would then examine the details surrounding the change before passing an ordinance expanding those voting rights. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Gray had been unaware Digital Realty would no longer be saving the facade until informed of the change by the Observer. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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