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as in swapped
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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2
as in flicked
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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as in whipped
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in reversed
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switched
The quartet then switched to play At Last by Etta James while the bride and groom walked down the aisle.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Nicolas Roy has switched sides, with Vegas then and Colorado now.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Due to Maximilian Kilman’s poor form, the head coach opted against making a like-for-like change and switched to a 4-3-3 shape, with Potts replacing Todibo in the line-up.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Ever since Hilton Honors switched to a dynamic pricing model, points have lost some of their luster.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The most prominent recent example is Steak ‘n Shake, which switched to 100% beef tallow fries across locations in 2025 and has heavily marketed the move as a return to classic frying methods.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Steak ‘n Shake switched to 100% beef tallow fries across its locations in 2025, marketing the change as a return to classic frying methods.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Vernon Jones, who was elected as a state representative and DeKalb County CEO as a Democrat and then switched parties to become a Republican and fervent Trump supporter, is maybe the harshest critic.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The pair also switched gears the next day, with Palvin wearing a crisp white blouse tucked into a dramatic black floor-length skirt with an extended train while Sprouse walked the carpet beside her in another sleek tux.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Nicolas Roy has switched sides, with Vegas then and Colorado now.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Due to Maximilian Kilman’s poor form, the head coach opted against making a like-for-like change and switched to a 4-3-3 shape, with Potts replacing Todibo in the line-up.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Ever since Hilton Honors switched to a dynamic pricing model, points have lost some of their luster.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The most prominent recent example is Steak ‘n Shake, which switched to 100% beef tallow fries across locations in 2025 and has heavily marketed the move as a return to classic frying methods.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Steak ‘n Shake switched to 100% beef tallow fries across its locations in 2025, marketing the change as a return to classic frying methods.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Vernon Jones, who was elected as a state representative and DeKalb County CEO as a Democrat and then switched parties to become a Republican and fervent Trump supporter, is maybe the harshest critic.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The pair also switched gears the next day, with Palvin wearing a crisp white blouse tucked into a dramatic black floor-length skirt with an extended train while Sprouse walked the carpet beside her in another sleek tux.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switched
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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
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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
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On the rush, Keller controlled the loose puck just inside the left circle and flicked a shot off the back post into the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Havertz turned and flicked it to Eze at the edge of the area, who curled home a spectacular finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The latter is what marked the winds that whipped the region on Sunday and resulted in the death of a 61-year-old Santa Rosa man,killed by a falling tree.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.—
Connie Ogle
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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However, xylazine and medetomidine cannot be fully reversed.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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It was reversed after an outcry as the ban collapsed crop yields.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander licked his chops at what Game 1 presented.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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When a boy had licked her neck at a party during the first week of college, a stranger!—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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In a matter of hours, the South Korean Kospi swung from a fresh record high, above the 8,000 milestone, to a 6% loss.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Rowles was one of several RedHawks who swung a big bat Wednesday afternoon during a 17-0 nonconference win in four innings over visiting Providence in Chicago.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Those numbers were slashed on May 1 due to work restrictions, leaving more than 100,000 people without reliable food access.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Maryland officials slashed $126 million this spring from programs serving people with developmental disabilities, with much of the impact falling on families like Gonce’s.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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“Switched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switched. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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