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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
The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The forum, moderated by Marquette Law School senior fellow in law and public policy Alan Borsuk, was designed to foster an exchange of ideas among people invested in public education.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
PC Magazine, 27 July 2025
Activity levels at booths were high, and delegates were seen in rapid-fire meetings, exchanging contacts and drawing up plans.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
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Noun
The vouchers will be powered by donations that individuals can make to what's known as a scholarship granting organization — in exchange for an unprecedented dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.
—The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The forum, moderated by Marquette Law School senior fellow in law and public policy Alan Borsuk, was designed to foster an exchange of ideas among people invested in public education.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
Founded in 2023, Tea allowed women to exchange information about men in their area in the interests of safety.
—PC Magazine, 27 July 2025
Activity levels at booths were high, and delegates were seen in rapid-fire meetings, exchanging contacts and drawing up plans.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
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The plot involves a four-way body swap between the original mother-daughter duo and two new characters, Anna's daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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One-year inflation swap rates one year from now (July 2026 to July 2027 inflation expectations) remain well below the contemporaneous headline numbers, a sign that, for now, longer-term inflation expectations by investors are well contained.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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What started as a campus solution sparked a larger conversation about expanding Musk’s tunneling system across the city.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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And, of course, this roster could include 100 restaurants, such is our abundance, but hopefully this can serve as a roadmap or starting point for many, and a conversation starter for others.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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To make matters worse, this was capped by a 15% downturn by the end of trading on Monday — at the time of writing, Tesla is trading at $230 per share.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Instead, Plumlee held that role for the better portion of the first half of the season before he was traded to the LA Clippers at the deadline in February. Expect more of a repeat of that kind of thinking from the Hornets’ staff.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 July 2025
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She was known to barter paintings for medical bills, home repairs and tobacco.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The massive influx of precious metal helped transform the Chinese economy from a nonmonetary economy based on feudal obligations and barter trade into a monetized economy based on market exchange.—
Salvatore Babones,
Foreign Affairs,
7 June 2015
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The 24-year-old Brazilian attacker started against Al Hilal but was substituted and had just 27 minutes from the bench in the five following games.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The president has the power to issue pardons and commutations.—
Jenna Sundel
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But Trump and House Republicans have accused Biden of being incapacitated when his aides used the signature device to sign off on pardons and commutations during the final months of his presidency.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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Share your good news, send accountability tips and keep the discussion going on The Arizona Republic's education Facebook page.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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After a heated discussion, the council's budget committee, in a 7-2 vote, opted not to give the Art Academy $150,000 from a pool of $1 million that council members want to use to expand the city's fleet of police, fire and public works vehicles.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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