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
As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Last September, when news broke that another friend of Kraus’s, the journalist Olivia Nuzzi, had exchanged intimate texts with Kennedy, Kraus wrote a Substack post accusing Nuzzi of ensnaring Kennedy and insulted her looks on Instagram.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
But more infrared light stayed in residence in the atmosphere — flying around at every height and being exchanged between gas molecules.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins exchanged kick return touchdowns on consecutive plays.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Emails were exchanged and Harvey met with FOX personnel during IndyCar Content Days at Indianapolis in January.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The couple exchanged vows in front of friends and family on March 29, 2025, in Grenada.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Blue Moon, written by Robert Kaplow (2008's Me and Orson Welles) was inspired by the real letters Larry and Elizabeth exchanged, as a title card in the movie states.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Last September, when news broke that another friend of Kraus’s, the journalist Olivia Nuzzi, had exchanged intimate texts with Kennedy, Kraus wrote a Substack post accusing Nuzzi of ensnaring Kennedy and insulted her looks on Instagram.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
But more infrared light stayed in residence in the atmosphere — flying around at every height and being exchanged between gas molecules.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins exchanged kick return touchdowns on consecutive plays.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Emails were exchanged and Harvey met with FOX personnel during IndyCar Content Days at Indianapolis in January.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The couple exchanged vows in front of friends and family on March 29, 2025, in Grenada.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Blue Moon, written by Robert Kaplow (2008's Me and Orson Welles) was inspired by the real letters Larry and Elizabeth exchanged, as a title card in the movie states.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
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The Bengals also worked out former Cleveland Browns signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason but was among the team's cuts in August.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The stock traded at well above $200 in 2021 but now languishes at about $84.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In a key change with the new product range, the Silicon Valley giant swapped the mid-tier iPhone Plus model for the iPhone Air – which the company touts as its thinnest iPhone ever.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The entire fin also removes so that a dead battery can be swapped immediately for a fresh one, even without getting out of the water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
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In February’s 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ibrahima Konate was booked in the 31st minute, but lasted until half-time, when he was substituted for Jarell Quansah.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The squad has changed a lot in the last six months, so not as many players have the muscle memory of this fixture.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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