swapped

Definition of swappednext
past tense of swap
as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower

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Recent Examples of swapped 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 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 Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee swapped the gymnastics mat for the hardwood at the Knicks game on April 20. Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Completing the feat After two hours, 17 minutes and 36 seconds, Hedberg, of New Jersey, reached the top of the monument with support from his classmates and successfully swapped the hat. Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 May 2026 The Tulsi is currently up for sale from just US$40,000 and lots of options are available, including the layout (the downstairs bedroom can be swapped for a living room) and materials used. Adam Williams may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026 In Tighe’s bathroom, Lizzie kept the vintage black-and-white tile but swapped out the countertop and faucet and then added Trustworth Studio’s Apothecary’s Garden wallpaper—a nod to the little girl’s love of bugs—and a yellow ticking stripe shower curtain. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 Patches come in two types, one that is changed twice per week and one that is swapped just once, so changing between the two options can also help women stay on estrogen patches even if their usual brand and dose is in short supply, Faubion said. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026 Santana essentially swapped the jug-band and bluegrass roots for Afro-Cuban elements. Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapped
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  • Few words are exchanged, but Anthony’s cold response says enough about the dynamic at play.
    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
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  • None have actively traded individual securities while in office.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
  • 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
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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
  • 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
  • Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.
    Via Riverhead, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • 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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“Swapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapped. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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