1. plural of changeup; a baseball pitch thrown at a slower speed than a fastball to deceive the batter
Usage: sports; baseball
2. plural of changeup; sudden shifts or variations in strategy, routine, or approach
Usage: informal; general use

Examples

• The pitcher threw several changeups to keep the batter off balance.
• Her coach recommended mixing in more changeups to improve her pitching variety.
• The team made some changeups to their lineup for the playoff game.
• He likes to throw changeups when he's ahead in the count.
• The manager introduced changeups to the daily schedule to boost employee engagement.
• Effective changeups are essential for any pitcher's success at the professional level.