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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
when the other team unexpectedly offered to hand over its top pitcher for our star shortstop, our coach agreed to the trade
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2
as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
writing is my trade
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a bill regulating trade with that country
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as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
the trade of all of her holdings in the company just before the stock plunged in value immediately aroused suspicions
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as in to deal
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
the U.S. agreed to trade with China
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Recent Examples of trade
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Dutton has attempted to distance himself from aspects of Trump's agenda, especially on trade.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
After the teams traded scoreless 10th innings and Royals lefty Daniel Lynch pitched a perfect 11th, Fermin won it in the bottom of the frame, lining an RBI single to center before chucking his helmet skyward on his way to first.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Positive rhetoric on trade led the market indices surged over 2.5% on Tuesday, according to analysts from Piper Sandler, with the Dow climbing more than 1,000 points.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Dutton has attempted to distance himself from aspects of Trump's agenda, especially on trade.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
This feels destined to change come draft night, but as of yet no team has traded its 2025 first-round pick.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
After the teams traded scoreless 10th innings and Royals lefty Daniel Lynch pitched a perfect 11th, Fermin won it in the bottom of the frame, lining an RBI single to center before chucking his helmet skyward on his way to first.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
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How the two sides got here A nuclear deal was reached in 2015 between Iran and world powers, including the US, under which Iran had agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions that have crippled its economy.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta sent the Los Angeles Rams the 46th and 242nd picks in this year’s draft and its first-round pick next year in exchange for the Pearce pick and the 101st pick in this year’s draft.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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This strategy mirrors successful specialist brands in other sectors: focus, craft, and consistency over endless expansion.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One-third of all Joann stores will be closed by next week, with the rest of the beleaguered fabric and craft retailer's locations expected to close next month.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the family launched their reality TV show, Mathis Family Matters, which gave a glimpse into the family’s professions and relationships.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So this was not a day when Wilshere questioned the wisdom of the mad profession of football management?—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The plan empowers Lt. Gov. David Toland, as commerce secretary, to negotiate deals directly with the Chiefs and Royals.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Heat assert Pena hasn’t used the marks at issue in commerce, a required step under trademark law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to research firm Technomic, Texas Roadhouse became the biggest casual dining chain last year with nearly $5.5 billion in U.S. sales in 2024.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Things went from bad to worse under new leadership, which oversaw sliding sales, market share and finances.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The conquest of Taiwan would also deal a huge blow to Chinese soft power.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The resolution expressed the sentiment of the Senate and did not have the force of law, but the 51-48 passage dealt an embarrassing blow to the president.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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While making his way to the mound to swap Maton out for Romero, Marmol had some choice words for home-plate umpire Mark Carlson, who promptly ejected Marmol from the game.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The robots ran the Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon under a set of strict guidelines, such as allowing for pit stops to swap out batteries.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
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But thanks to Schindler, art historians and museumgoers will get a chance to learn more about Ruysch’s work.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bills won unanimous votes out of the state Senate revenue and taxation committee and the Assembly arts and entertainment committee.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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