swapped; swapping
1
a
: to give in trade : barter
b
2
: to take turns in telling
swap stories
: to make an exchange
swapper
noun
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
Synonyms
Examples of swap in a Sentence
Verb
He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.
I liked her blue notebook and she liked my red one, so we swapped.
Noun
They made the swap in secret.
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
Recent Examples on the Web
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
That means the Senate will most likely vote on the bill May 1 following a procedural motion to swap the Senate bill with House Bill 2677.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Lenovo’s included Vantage software also includes some monitoring and power options, including the ability to swap the laptop among balanced, quiet, and performance modes.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 25 Apr. 2024
To make this dairy-free or vegan, feel free to swap in almond or soy milk.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
And as another pointed out, Marie should have asked one of the other women who got a queen bed to swap.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The razor will last you a lifetime—just make sure to swap out the blades as needed.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Apr. 2024
Many scientists worry in particular about pigs, which are susceptible to both human and avian flu strains, providing the perfect mixing bowl for viruses to swap genes.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Kirby is among the growing number of young people who have chosen to swap college for vocational schools that offer paid, on-the-job training.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Register to shop their marketplace of local vendors and bring some clothing or an extra pair of hiking boots — there will be a gear swap and gear repair pop-up at the event as well.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
With schedules updated and distributed automatically, managers can easily accommodate call-outs and shift swaps while ensuring all shifts are properly staffed.
—Michael Spataro, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Panthers did their homework on Diontae Johnson The Burns trade wasn’t Morgan’s only swap of free agency.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
Earth Day celebration at DeForest Park in Long Beach, April 21 at the Earth Day Celebration, plant swap and market in Thousand Oaks and May 25 at the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
For a time, around 2011, the city discussed a possible land swap with the state Parks and Recreation Department, which owns the nearby campground, as part of the plan to obtain more property along the bluffs.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Recent public comments from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia about a possible prisoner swap could be a reason for some optimism, said Jay Conti, general counsel at Dow Jones, the parent company of The Journal.
—Katie Robertson, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
These snowflake sugar cookies are also a great non-denominational option for mixed households or seasonal cookie swaps.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Verb
The Chargers made a deal with New England to swap their fifth pick for the Patriots’ second pick of the round to make the selection.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
That means the Senate will most likely vote on the bill May 1 following a procedural motion to swap the Senate bill with House Bill 2677.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Lenovo’s included Vantage software also includes some monitoring and power options, including the ability to swap the laptop among balanced, quiet, and performance modes.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 25 Apr. 2024
To make this dairy-free or vegan, feel free to swap in almond or soy milk.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
And as another pointed out, Marie should have asked one of the other women who got a queen bed to swap.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The razor will last you a lifetime—just make sure to swap out the blades as needed.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Apr. 2024
Many scientists worry in particular about pigs, which are susceptible to both human and avian flu strains, providing the perfect mixing bowl for viruses to swap genes.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Kirby is among the growing number of young people who have chosen to swap college for vocational schools that offer paid, on-the-job training.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Noun
With swaps like ground turkey and cottage cheese, this tasty dish is still perfectly cheesy and rich.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Register to shop their marketplace of local vendors and bring some clothing or an extra pair of hiking boots — there will be a gear swap and gear repair pop-up at the event as well.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
With schedules updated and distributed automatically, managers can easily accommodate call-outs and shift swaps while ensuring all shifts are properly staffed.
—Michael Spataro, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Panthers did their homework on Diontae Johnson The Burns trade wasn’t Morgan’s only swap of free agency.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
Earth Day celebration at DeForest Park in Long Beach, April 21 at the Earth Day Celebration, plant swap and market in Thousand Oaks and May 25 at the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
For a time, around 2011, the city discussed a possible land swap with the state Parks and Recreation Department, which owns the nearby campground, as part of the plan to obtain more property along the bluffs.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Recent public comments from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia about a possible prisoner swap could be a reason for some optimism, said Jay Conti, general counsel at Dow Jones, the parent company of The Journal.
—Katie Robertson, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
These snowflake sugar cookies are also a great non-denominational option for mixed households or seasonal cookie swaps.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
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