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as in swap
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
exchanges of commemorative pins are common among Olympic athletes
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
we had a brief exchange with the pastor as we passed him on the way out of church
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Recent Examples of exchange
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Now a collection of 50 images, one for each state’s quarter, the series explores American unity, shared history and constant exchange.
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Emily Tarinelli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The event fostered trust, communication, and cooperation by exchanging ideas on aviation challenges and procedures.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Noun
Their recent exchange on X underscored the divide over the consequences of the cuts.
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Now a collection of 50 images, one for each state’s quarter, the series explores American unity, shared history and constant exchange.
—
Emily Tarinelli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Verb
Following the formal conclusion of proceedings Thursday, Judge Weeks exchanged tense words with prosecutor Jason Judd over a procedural rule about document formatting.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The event fostered trust, communication, and cooperation by exchanging ideas on aviation challenges and procedures.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
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Then add a small buffer for laundry day, new purchases, or seasonal wardrobe swaps.
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Officially, the Clippers acquired an All-Star (Brandon Ingram), a role player (Gradey Dick), unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a first-round pick swap (2027) in the deal.
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While size representation edged upward on paper, conversations throughout the season were dominated by the return of extreme body ideals, which don’t necessarily show up in our data.
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That could shift the NATO conversation from how the alliance helps Ukraine to how Ukraine helps NATO prepare for modern war.
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Desperate for a big man, the Lakers instead traded to get the shooting guard out of Baylor.
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The teams traded chances, goals were called offside and there were near misses before Portugal finally broke through and tied the match up.
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.
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Yet under the current barter model, none of this can be priced, traded, or reinvested.
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
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The bottom line is that Met Gala 2026 will be about fashion that doesn’t just sit on the body, but converses with it and soon the world will see how that translates onto the red carpet.
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Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
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Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
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Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.
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In Wells, after accepting the commutation, the defendant-petitioner argued that the president possessed the authority to issue only absolute pardons, not conditional ones, and that the petitioner’s acceptance of the conditional pardon was made under duress.
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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Immediately, the call sparked online debate and discussion that will surely continue into next week.
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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