as in traded
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 exchanged
Few words are exchanged, but Anthony’s cold response says enough about the dynamic at play.
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Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Authorities said the relationship was uncovered in April during a school trip to South Carolina, after another student saw explicit messages exchanged between Lemon and the victim.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Over 13 days of testimony, the Summit County Attorney’s Office called more than 40 witnesses, including Eric Richins’ grieving family members, people who exchanged the illicit drugs said to have killed him, Kouri Richins’ paramour and a private investigator hired by the victim’s family.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Tomas Hertl exchanged goals in the third period.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Something casually exchanged could become strategically useful.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Back in 1713 mathematicians Nicolaus I Bernoulli and Pierre de Montmort exchanged ideas about a somewhat more complex scenario.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
There was no money exchanged, but Lively can still go after Baldoni for her substantial attorney fees.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 May 2026
Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Authorities said the relationship was uncovered in April during a school trip to South Carolina, after another student saw explicit messages exchanged between Lemon and the victim.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Over 13 days of testimony, the Summit County Attorney’s Office called more than 40 witnesses, including Eric Richins’ grieving family members, people who exchanged the illicit drugs said to have killed him, Kouri Richins’ paramour and a private investigator hired by the victim’s family.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Tomas Hertl exchanged goals in the third period.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Something casually exchanged could become strategically useful.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Back in 1713 mathematicians Nicolaus I Bernoulli and Pierre de Montmort exchanged ideas about a somewhat more complex scenario.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
There was no money exchanged, but Lively can still go after Baldoni for her substantial attorney fees.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
Verb
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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When those two couldn’t agree on a contract extension last summer, Jones traded Parsons to Green Bay.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Pistons swapped the 28th pick with the Minnesota Timberwolves in what’s shaping up to be one of the deepest drafts in recent seasons.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Corden and Jones have since swapped the BBC for Apple TV with The Choir, which rolls cameras this year and sees them star as brother and sister Ben and Lisa, reunited after Ben returns home from abroad to a quiet English town.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The South Korea forward was given a guard of honour by both teams when he was substituted in the second half and received a standing ovation from the crowd.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Spain forward Nico Williams had to be substituted before halftime in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia at home, prompting more concerns ahead of the World Cup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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