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as in swapping
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 flicking
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 hiding
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 reversing
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switching
Martinko recommends hanging a paper calendar on your wall, switching to a paper planner, and writing out grocery lists and meal plans in lieu of turning to your digital device.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
In the phase two trial, patients started on weekly injections of the drug for 12 weeks before switching to once-monthly dosing.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
When weighing one or the other, assess which option will result in you owing the least amount in taxes, while also assessing the legwork involved in switching over from one status to another.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
While Indiana has spent some time without switching clocks, Hoosiers currently turn their clocks forward an hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
During winter, Chang also suggests switching to richer creams instead of lotions or gels and layering humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid with occlusives to help seal moisture in.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But in his head, Hynes was already switching his mental focus from the Wild to Team USA.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the record isn’t solely focused on his car devotion, in nearly every track, there’s either a reference to driving or the beat simply embodies the energy of speedily switching lanes.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Washington, 41, has been the defensive line coach at Notre Dame the past four seasons and was switching this year to coach linebackers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
In the phase two trial, patients started on weekly injections of the drug for 12 weeks before switching to once-monthly dosing.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
When weighing one or the other, assess which option will result in you owing the least amount in taxes, while also assessing the legwork involved in switching over from one status to another.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
While Indiana has spent some time without switching clocks, Hoosiers currently turn their clocks forward an hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
During winter, Chang also suggests switching to richer creams instead of lotions or gels and layering humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid with occlusives to help seal moisture in.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But in his head, Hynes was already switching his mental focus from the Wild to Team USA.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the record isn’t solely focused on his car devotion, in nearly every track, there’s either a reference to driving or the beat simply embodies the energy of speedily switching lanes.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Washington, 41, has been the defensive line coach at Notre Dame the past four seasons and was switching this year to coach linebackers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
Verb
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Zip off the cover for cleaning or swapping it out for a fresh look.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company says the trucks set an industry record by completing 200 battery swaps in a single day, highlighting the potential of its autonomous, battery-swapping technology to increase productivity and minimize downtime in large-scale mining operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Alijah Arenas switched between his forehand shot and backhand, flicking the plastic ball over the net to his opponent, former NBA star Brandon Jennings.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the horses were flicking sand like fireworks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Both teens are hiding secrets; Johnny, a potentially devastating injury and Shannon, a troubled and violent homelife.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The discovery of unusually warm molecular hydrogen in these LLAGN is a testament to the unexpected complexity hiding in plain sight.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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What makes the current moment so striking is that the drift now appears to be reversing, cautiously and without the overexuberance that defined the post-WTO era.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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In December, a federal appeals court allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, reversing a lower court ruling that had deemed it unlawful.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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As finger-licking as the savory food is, the real headliner here is dessert.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mitch West, meanwhile, was licking his wounds on Monday night, when snow still hadn’t touched down in his region of South Carolina.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The characters aren’t just exchanging information.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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The team also discovered that rays using undulatory, wave-like swimming had better ground clearance than those with purely oscillatory, flapping motions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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For example, malware could send commands to rapidly open and close circuit breakers, a technique known as flapping.—
Saman Zonouz,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Before Katherine LaNasa was whipping the ER into shape as Nurse Dana on The Pitt, the actress made a memorable impression on Seinfeld viewers.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Legacy of Monsters, complete with a monster tail whipping across half the room.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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