as in swapping
to give up (something) and take something else in return
I'd like to exchange this sweater for one in a larger size
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Recent Examples of exchanging
Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The suspect was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with Secret Service agents.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
This includes some that pass through each other like ghosts, some that interact with each other, exchanging energy, and others that decay into smaller particles, releasing a tiny bit of energy in the process.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Agents then discharged their weapons and pursued Allen, exchanging gunfire and later tackling and handcuffing him.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
After exchanging phone numbers, Robertson started attending Johnson's yoga classes, which soon turned into dinner dates.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
These devices generate electricity when two different materials come into contact and then separate, briefly exchanging charge.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The suspect was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with Secret Service agents.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
This includes some that pass through each other like ghosts, some that interact with each other, exchanging energy, and others that decay into smaller particles, releasing a tiny bit of energy in the process.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Agents then discharged their weapons and pursued Allen, exchanging gunfire and later tackling and handcuffing him.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
After exchanging phone numbers, Robertson started attending Johnson's yoga classes, which soon turned into dinner dates.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
These devices generate electricity when two different materials come into contact and then separate, briefly exchanging charge.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
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There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the alternative that cannot be ignored was a potential trade to accumulate more picks after trading two fourth-round picks and a third-round pick in deals for Makai Lemon and Jonathan Greenard.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Citi-folk in Queens have every right to be mortally peeved at David Stearns for trading away Brandon Nimmo, jettisoning Pete Alonso, thinking Devin Williams had the necessary chops to replace Edwin Diaz, and creating what’s become the worst team in New York this side of the Giants and Jets.—
Bill Madden,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Farke responded by substituting Bijol for Joe Rodon, who was much more confident in carrying the ball forward, and James Justin for Stach.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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