as in exchanging
to give up (something) and take something else in return
we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower
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Recent Examples of swapping
There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
But in the world of robotics, swapping an old robotic arm for a newer model has meant setting everything up from scratch.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Carolina moved up two spots by swapping a fifth-round pick for a sixth-round pick with Minnesota.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
For example, instead of swapping sugar for a zero-calorie alternative, try adding naturally sweet foods like berries.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead, consider swapping them for a comfortable pair of multi-purpose flats.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The 49ers moved down three spots again later in the draft, swapping the 30th pick with the New York Jets for the 33rd pick and the 179th near the end of the fifth round.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, those two teams ended up swapping picks themselves.
—Nick Harris
april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
But in the world of robotics, swapping an old robotic arm for a newer model has meant setting everything up from scratch.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Carolina moved up two spots by swapping a fifth-round pick for a sixth-round pick with Minnesota.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
For example, instead of swapping sugar for a zero-calorie alternative, try adding naturally sweet foods like berries.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead, consider swapping them for a comfortable pair of multi-purpose flats.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The 49ers moved down three spots again later in the draft, swapping the 30th pick with the New York Jets for the 33rd pick and the 179th near the end of the fifth round.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, those two teams ended up swapping picks themselves.
—Nick Harris
april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 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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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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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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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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