1
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the snappy pop song was transposed into a ballad through a reworking of instrumentation and a change in key
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2
as in to remove
to change the place or position of
after the ex-governor's scandals belatedly came to light, his portrait was transposed to a quiet corner of the statehouse
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Recent Examples of transpose
Ramsay’s dark comedy thriller Die, My Love transposes Ariana Harwicz’s novel about a woman living in the French countryside who develops severe postpartum depression, to Montana and stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The composer responded in part by transposing the eight-by-eight chessboard onto the keyboard, with eight octaves on the piano, and devised an experimental score that notates the movement of various chess pieces to given squares on the board.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Mann has always said that Thief’s central dynamic of labor and exploitation could easily be transposed to other workplaces.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
The situation is made all the more confusing given that not all EU member states have transposed the CSRD into national law.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The composer responded in part by transposing the eight-by-eight chessboard onto the keyboard, with eight octaves on the piano, and devised an experimental score that notates the movement of various chess pieces to given squares on the board.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Mann has always said that Thief’s central dynamic of labor and exploitation could easily be transposed to other workplaces.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
The situation is made all the more confusing given that not all EU member states have transposed the CSRD into national law.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpose
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One proposal being out forward by the experts is to transform the DGCA into an independent, oversight body along the lines of U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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But the developers’ pitch to transform Coney Island into a year-round destination has done little to assuage resistance from locals.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Why are passengers required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove the Johnson Amendment.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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This technology isn't just about converting thoughts into text.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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In response to China's growing naval threat, Japan is converting two Izumo-class helicopter carriers—JS Izumo and JS Kaga—into aircraft carriers.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies while a legal battle over President Trump's plans to drastically cut the size of the government moves forward.—
July 8,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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Gang members have forced government offices and agencies to relocate, affecting access to essential services and accelerating the country’s economic collapse.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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The mom was relocated overnight to another location, and later that morning, police received another 911 call — this time from the mother.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Six suspects were apprehended and transferred to police, the IDF said.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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For Knight, everything — his empire, his purpose, his identity — shifted after Tupac’s death.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act intends to shift a portion of the program’s funding to states to reduce the rate of payment errors made by states administering the nation’s largest food assistance program.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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“Transpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/transpose. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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