as in swapping
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 exchanging
Co-stars Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sara Giraudeau and Mathilde Roehrich could be seen exchanging hugs and the plaudits continued.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, a broadcast camera showed his Dodgers teammates Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski and Tommy Edman exchanging glances and trying to stifle laughter at their catcher’s reaction.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Families typically attend their local mosque for a communal prayer before exchanging gifts and visiting friends and family.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both sides claimed victory in the settlement, which saw no money exchanging hands but established that Lively’s claims deserved to be heard.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
As negotiations continue between the United States and Iran despite the two sides exchanging fire earlier in the week.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
As their friendship developed organically over the past few years, Jafa and Prince began texting each other, exchanging images in the process.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, a broadcast camera showed his Dodgers teammates Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski and Tommy Edman exchanging glances and trying to stifle laughter at their catcher’s reaction.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Families typically attend their local mosque for a communal prayer before exchanging gifts and visiting friends and family.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both sides claimed victory in the settlement, which saw no money exchanging hands but established that Lively’s claims deserved to be heard.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
As negotiations continue between the United States and Iran despite the two sides exchanging fire earlier in the week.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
As their friendship developed organically over the past few years, Jafa and Prince began texting each other, exchanging images in the process.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
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This can look like letting your grass grow a little longer, swapping out non-native ornamentals for native plants, and keeping gardens as organic as possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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Sneakers in the airport keep things practical and save suitcase space, but swapping into sandals instantly elevates the outfit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Today’s wedge sandals feel markedly sleeker, trading bulk for minimalist lines, sculptural heels and refined proportions that elevate the once-divisive shoe into something far more polished.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The chipmaker is trading near all-time highs, with its market cap drawing near $6 trillion — a level no company has ever reached before.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The problem of companies substituting hemp for marijuana dates to 2018, when Congress legalized hemp, a close cousin of marijuana that has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound that makes people high.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant also has vegan versions of many of its most popular menu items, substituting meat for falafel and its aioli and tzatziki sauces with lemon-herb tahini dressing.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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