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small change

noun

Definition of small change

as in nothing

something of little importance he rightfully dismissed his woes as small change compared to the life-threatening problems faced by others

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Recent Examples of small change The small change went a long way for buyers with smaller wrists, or who were looking to get something more understated. — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 While there are some small changes in bladder function that come with aging, frequent urination, pain when urinating, and leaking urine are not typical. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 Even seemingly small changes, like adding a blender or microwave to a yacht, can have a major impact on the overall layout and design. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 In all these systems, a small change in oxygen concentration can affect safety, quality or efficiency. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for small change

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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of nothing

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In terms of drinks, colonists didn't have ways to purify their water, so people drank small beer or weak wine, Miller said.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 June 2026
In comparison, fifth-tier Wrexham must have seemed like small beer, even allowing for the takeover by Reynolds and Mac just a few months earlier.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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