as in exchanging
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 swapping
Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Its portfolio includes battery-electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell machines, along with battery-swapping and plug-in charging solutions.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Outraged critics say swapping AIPAC for Jews mimics the world's oldest antisemitic conspiracy theories, putting a terrifying target on Jewish backs.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Dixon was busy hosting the event on his island when Cottar floated the idea of swapping places with him.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers turned the NBA world on its collective ear, swapping star forward Jaylen Brown and Paul George, along with multiple first-round picks.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Travis and Jason Kelce held up each other's jerseys after swapping them in 2017.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, countless blockchains, arcane fees to pay for swapping tokens, and complicated onboarding processes.
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Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Its portfolio includes battery-electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell machines, along with battery-swapping and plug-in charging solutions.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Outraged critics say swapping AIPAC for Jews mimics the world's oldest antisemitic conspiracy theories, putting a terrifying target on Jewish backs.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Dixon was busy hosting the event on his island when Cottar floated the idea of swapping places with him.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers turned the NBA world on its collective ear, swapping star forward Jaylen Brown and Paul George, along with multiple first-round picks.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Travis and Jason Kelce held up each other's jerseys after swapping them in 2017.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, countless blockchains, arcane fees to pay for swapping tokens, and complicated onboarding processes.
—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
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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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Swift and Kelce are exchanging vows at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, according to the Associated Press.
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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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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.
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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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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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