1
as in swapping
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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2
as in flicking
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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as in hiding
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in reversing
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switching
That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Some devices can be reset by replacing fuses or switching internal breakers, but more advanced electronics like computers and gaming consoles probably need an expert evaluation.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hawks have relentlessly put Brunson in isolation situations, specifically using brush screens against the Knicks’ switching defense to put the All-Star guard onto a dynamic offensive option.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Kelce walked on as a running back for the Bearcats before switching to fullback and then ultimately to the offensive line.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Over the years, the Crown has released various versions, switching up golds and dial designs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Crownover still needs some coaching after switching positions midway through his college career, and penalties have been an issue for the young tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The singer slowed down the track a bit by adding an acoustic guitar, a pedal steel guitar, and switching out the eerie flute notes for a piano.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Mulleady said that her floral shop is trying to contain costs by switching import vendors, ordering bulk whenever possible and optimizing delivery routes.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Some devices can be reset by replacing fuses or switching internal breakers, but more advanced electronics like computers and gaming consoles probably need an expert evaluation.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hawks have relentlessly put Brunson in isolation situations, specifically using brush screens against the Knicks’ switching defense to put the All-Star guard onto a dynamic offensive option.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Kelce walked on as a running back for the Bearcats before switching to fullback and then ultimately to the offensive line.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Over the years, the Crown has released various versions, switching up golds and dial designs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Crownover still needs some coaching after switching positions midway through his college career, and penalties have been an issue for the young tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The singer slowed down the track a bit by adding an acoustic guitar, a pedal steel guitar, and switching out the eerie flute notes for a piano.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Mulleady said that her floral shop is trying to contain costs by switching import vendors, ordering bulk whenever possible and optimizing delivery routes.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
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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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This could be the bookworm equivalent of jet setting, perhaps—seeking out the places we’re taken to while flicking the pages.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Edmundson, who’d lost MacKinnon on his first goal, atoned by receiving Kempe’s pass in the high slot and flicking a shot that clipped Wedgewood on its way into the net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hospital surveillance footage captured Talley pointing the gun at the room where the technician was hiding, Pekara said, before starting to make his way out of the building.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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After a search of the area, police located both suspects, who police said are teenagers, hiding nearby and took both into custody.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using data from 2015 to 2019, Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes reported that more than 200 charter networks were closing or even reversing racial disparities in reading, math, or both.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Comcast has shown an appetite for M&A, and the cable and broadband sector is seeing consolidation, but the media giant for now is focused less on dealmaking than on reversing negative investor sentiment.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maximilien, a French national, allegedly uploaded a clip of himself licking a straw from an iJooz vending machine before putting it back in the dispenser.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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And that jockey was flapping and flapping about the top of his horse, lookin’ like a chicken—elbows jumping this way an’ that, but the horse was spent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Smaller birds darted around, their small wings flapping rapidly.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the frosting seems soft and dense, give it a chill before whipping again.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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