1
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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3
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
By generating electricity from fuel during flight and switching to a quieter electric mode when required, the system allows smaller drones to extend their operational range while minimizing noise and thermal signatures.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Gemini’s switching tools arrive just weeks after Anthropic released one for Claude.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Another easy change is switching up a candle to something more mineral, herby, or citrusy.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Choosing the cleanest produce People should still eat plenty of fresh produce with their meals, the report says, but switching to organic fruits and vegetables can reduce intake of these harmful chemicals.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The clock got a new face, internal mechanism and lighting – switching from fluorescent to LED — and was returned just in time for Opening Day.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
That same year, the Oscars will no longer be broadcast on television, switching entirely over to YouTube.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The risk of adaptation is highest under a continuous, strong selection pressure, so minimizing, switching and staggering pesticides can help thwart resistance.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Gemini’s switching tools arrive just weeks after Anthropic released one for Claude.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Another easy change is switching up a candle to something more mineral, herby, or citrusy.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Choosing the cleanest produce People should still eat plenty of fresh produce with their meals, the report says, but switching to organic fruits and vegetables can reduce intake of these harmful chemicals.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The clock got a new face, internal mechanism and lighting – switching from fluorescent to LED — and was returned just in time for Opening Day.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
That same year, the Oscars will no longer be broadcast on television, switching entirely over to YouTube.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The risk of adaptation is highest under a continuous, strong selection pressure, so minimizing, switching and staggering pesticides can help thwart resistance.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
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Hayes carried the name and number of Dalton Knecht on his chest, a last-minute switch from originally swapping his jersey with Jarred Vanderbilt.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Mouse House has also tied with the UK’s ITV and Germany’s ZDF, the former a content-swapping pact.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Maza drew in Hamburg players before flicking the ball on for Kofane, who lashed it into the top-left corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The name Dekopin in Japanese refers to flicking someone on the forehead with a finger, typically as a lighthearted punishment or joke.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Under her tenure, the Department has lost centuries of professional experience, willfully violated federal law and judicial orders alike, while at the same time, hiding millions of documents linked to the Epstein files in a massive cover-up.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Grass lines in 8 to 15 feet of water make a perfect location for ambushing their prey and hiding from other predatory fish like muskies.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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When reversing his other convictions, the high court affirmed his conviction for influencing a witness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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After Bondi refused to release the files in July 2025, reversing her previous promises, Congress voted nearly unanimously in a rare show of bipartisan agreement to require the DOJ to release the files to the public.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The department shared photos of Ziggy, still wearing a bandage on his left hind leg, jumping up and licking Spring's face during a recent visit.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Seals off The San Diego Seals (6-8) are off this weekend and licking their wounds following a crushing 9-8 home loss to Buffalo on Saturday.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the day, attendees moved from table to table, collecting information, exchanging contact details and building networks.—
J.M. Banks
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to investigators, Ghazali was also armed with a rifle and killed himself after exchanging gunfire with the synagogue's security guards.—
Jonah Kaplan,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yes, literally like a bird flapping its wings.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Large, thoughtful pockets stay accessible without flapping, and adjusters at the waist and cuffs help keep comfortability, even at mid-hike.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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Like Apollo 13, Artemis II will take advantage of the moon’s and Earth’s gravity, making a figure 8 after whipping around the moon to head home in what’s known as a free-return trajectory requiring little if any fuel.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Like Apollo 13, Artemis II will take advantage of the moon and Earth’s gravity, making a figure eight after whipping around the moon to head home in what’s known as a free-return trajectory requiring little if any fuel.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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