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
Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly strikes overnight, killing 10 people and wounding dozens in intense drone warfare.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
After striking out the New York Mets’ Mark Vientos to secure the Giants’ 7-2 win on Thursday evening, Tidwell and catcher Daniel Susac exchanged handshakes on the mound, as per the custom.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The front desk clerk exchanged passports for iron keys while also running a prostitute ring; peddlers roamed the premises hawking lacquer boxes and sports jerseys in garbled English.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Delaney and Davis exchanged texts that night, two basketball junkies at the top of their respective mountains.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the arrest affidavit, Castro exchanged nude photos with the boy and met him on multiple occasions.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2017, Abbott exchanged a series of messages with researchers at the Johns Hopkins University about a study on how the composition of infant formula might affect NEC in mice.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly strikes overnight, killing 10 people and wounding dozens in intense drone warfare.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
After striking out the New York Mets’ Mark Vientos to secure the Giants’ 7-2 win on Thursday evening, Tidwell and catcher Daniel Susac exchanged handshakes on the mound, as per the custom.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The front desk clerk exchanged passports for iron keys while also running a prostitute ring; peddlers roamed the premises hawking lacquer boxes and sports jerseys in garbled English.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Delaney and Davis exchanged texts that night, two basketball junkies at the top of their respective mountains.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the arrest affidavit, Castro exchanged nude photos with the boy and met him on multiple occasions.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2017, Abbott exchanged a series of messages with researchers at the Johns Hopkins University about a study on how the composition of infant formula might affect NEC in mice.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
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Rather than simply buying the house, Gores traded a portfolio of Los Angeles–area assets, including undeveloped land in Bel Air, while retaining a financial interest in some of those properties, consolidating multiple holdings into a single trophy estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the trade deadline, the Mets traded Tidwell, outfielder Drew Gilbert and reliever José Buttó to the Giants in exchange for submariner Tyler Rogers.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Against Eduardo Rodriguez, Roberts swapped first baseman Freddie Freeman and Smith in the batting order; Smith hit fourth and Freeman fifth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The potatoes nail the candy coating crackle of the original, while sweetened mayo is swapped with an aioli made of saffron, condensed milk and citrus.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Weed-and-feeds can be substituted for regular feedings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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