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
The former couple was very public with their romance, posting photos from their getaways on Instagram and exchanging kisses at award shows.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Swift and Kelce are exchanging vows at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, according to the Associated Press.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The event fostered trust, communication, and cooperation by exchanging ideas on aviation challenges and procedures.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Through this tournament, Mbappe has connected really well with Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise in particular, with the three fluidly exchanging positions in the front line, and finding each other with passes around the opposition penalty area.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The United States and Iran have sent delegations to Qatar, after exchanging attacks in recent days.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2026
The only goals of Monday's hearing are to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and maybe for the next trial.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The goals of Monday’s hearing were to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and the next trial, which was set for April 5.
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Jeffrey Collins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The video then cuts to the attacker facing off with two men who have intervened, exchanging punches with one of them before running through the store with the men in pursuit.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Swift and Kelce are exchanging vows at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, according to the Associated Press.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The event fostered trust, communication, and cooperation by exchanging ideas on aviation challenges and procedures.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Through this tournament, Mbappe has connected really well with Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise in particular, with the three fluidly exchanging positions in the front line, and finding each other with passes around the opposition penalty area.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The United States and Iran have sent delegations to Qatar, after exchanging attacks in recent days.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2026
The only goals of Monday's hearing are to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and maybe for the next trial.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The goals of Monday’s hearing were to set deadlines for exchanging evidence between the defense and prosecution, and to figure out dates for other hearings and the next trial, which was set for April 5.
—
Jeffrey Collins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The video then cuts to the attacker facing off with two men who have intervened, exchanging punches with one of them before running through the store with the men in pursuit.
—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
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Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs.
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Its portfolio includes battery-electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell machines, along with battery-swapping and plug-in charging solutions.
Verb
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Shares of SpaceX started trading June 12 and ended the day having raised $75 billion and making founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia once again let a first-round pick burn a hole in his pocket, trading his 2033 first (unprotected, according to ESPN) within seconds of the pick being eligible to trade.
Verb
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Run an empty load with hot water, substituting white vinegar for detergent.
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In the present day, when artificial intelligence is taking over much translation work, this 500-year-old conflict reminds us that translation is never a simple matter of substituting one word for another.
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The reason is that the administration has shrunk the requirements for reports of immunization from states, changing the reports from mandated to voluntary.
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One is mainly about efficiency, while the other is about changing outcomes.
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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