How to Use swap in a Sentence

swap

1 of 2 verb

• 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.
• He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
• Then, swap in heels, hoop earrings, and a clutch for a date or drink with friends.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
• Feel free to swap out types of beans and chiles for more variety.
  — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
• The first two quarters were a fierce battle as both teams swapped the lead.
  — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
• If something happens to them, just swap them with a new pair.
  — T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
• What went into the decision to swap Huey Lewis in for Prince’s part?
  — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
• At just 5 pounds, the fake olive tree comes in a 4.5-by-5-inch pot that can be swapped out for a more aesthetic one.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2024
• Paramount+ swapped its $10 ad-free plan for a $12 one that includes Showtime.
  — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
• Just log into your Chase account to swap points for miles.
  — Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2023
• Joseph returned the car on July 21 and swapped it for an Acura, the report said.
  — Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
• Alas, most of the blockbuster film’s nominees swapped the rose hue for black.
  — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
• There are a whole lot of teams who would swap rosters with the Judases in a second.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2023
• The two teams swapped scoring drives on their next two possessions each.
  — al, 9 Sep. 2023
• Fresh green beans: Can also be swapped for peas, if preferred.
  — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
• Along with a standard third row, its second-row bench can be swapped for a pair of captain's chairs.
  — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 21 July 2023
• If such is the case for you, simply swap out each serum in the morning and at night, respectively.
  — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
• So, swapping it out isn’t so easy at this stage in the competition.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2023
• The war stories teachers swap about nightmare parents are the stuff of legend.
  — Sarah Chaves, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2023
• Biles took off her tights and swapped her black leather boots for a white pair in the cover photo of Owen’s Instagram carousel.
  — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
• And warmer weather means swapping out your heavy winter wardrobe for lighter pieces.
  — Women's Health, 2 Mar. 2023
• The actor also swapped in his platinum Ken-blond look for his usual shade of dirty-blond.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
• Iran and the United States will each swap five prisoners today.
  — Jon Gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Sep. 2023
• But the Guardians, who are deep in pitching, swapped him for hard-hitting first base prospect Kyle Manzardo.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
• To keep the space bright, add an off-white backsplash and swap upper cabinets for open shelving.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
• Or swap honeynut squash in for a butternut in your recipes; just pay attention to how many pounds or cups the recipe calls for.
  — Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
• In this take on a Thanksgiving classic, standard pie dough is swapped for pecan sandie dough.
  — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
• So make a day of it—help install a friend's anti-theft device and swap cars for another round.
  — Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 30 July 2023
• Swing and a miss Buffalo bird dog: This new menu item swaps out a hot dog for Buffalo chicken in a bun.
  — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2023

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swap

2 of 2 noun

• They made the swap in secret.
• The 2030 pick and swap will go through after the draft.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2023
• At least one person was killed, on the final day of the swap.
  — Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2023
• Lamar Stevens, picked up in a trade deadline swap with the Celtics, scored 14 points.
  — Clay Bailey, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
• The 15-inch MacBook Air looks like a simple 'swap' of the display.
  — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
• Small changes and swaps can make a difference over time.
  — Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Oct. 2023
• The cookie swap always feels like the kickoff to the holidays.
  — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2023
• Apache Stronghold filed suit in January 2021 to halt the swap.
  — Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2023
• He was released in a prisoner swap in 2010 and has lived in Britain since.
  — Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
• Since the November swap, talks over a hostage release had stalled.
  — Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
• Don’t just consider it as a one-for-one swap for, say, a steak or piece of chicken.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2023
• The plant swaps take place on first Sundays, and the book/puzzle/yarn swaps on second Sundays.
  — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
• This year's engine swap hasn't altered our opinion of the Highlander by a whole lot.
  — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
• Non-spicy swaps for the Bomba Sauce: tahini, miso, Chimichurri Sauce.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2023
• Some view the hot beverage as a low-calorie swap for sugar-laden desserts.
  — Lacey Muinos, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
• The offer included two first-round picks and more, and the Panthers passed on the swap with the idea that Burns was a cornerstone player.
  — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
• Also in Hamas’ sights is a prisoner swap, according to the Hamas source.
  — Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2023
• 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
• The league can only make those swaps of games scheduled between Weeks 13 and 17 and has to provide at least four weeks’ notice.
  — Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2023
• Use Greek yogurt as a swap for sour cream and mayonnaise, or as a base for salad dressings and dips.
  — Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
• Bourbon balls are perfect for gift-giving or cookie swaps, and this recipe makes two dozen.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
• Spring swaps are a useful mod if a particular switch feels or sounds good, but is too heavy or light for your taste.
  — Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
• As has been the case with previous prisoner exchanges, the swap is likely to take place in a third country.
  — Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2023
• This swap alone can eliminate hundreds of calories per day for some.
  — Redbook, 6 Apr. 2023
• The seasonal piece is an affordable and easy swap for your year-round spoon rest and adds a subtle pop of spring color to your kitchen.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Country Living, 21 Mar. 2023
• Phase three, which would see the beaches combined, is unlikely to come to fruition since the land swap would need to be executed.
  — Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
• In comparison, the Scale S can stay powered for up to 18 months between battery swaps, and the Wyze Scale promises up to 15 months.
  — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
• There will be times when the two swap programming dates (as reflected below).
  — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2023
• In April 2022, he was freed as part of a prisoner swap between the Biden administration and the Kremlin.
  — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 July 2023
• The bank entered into interest rate swaps tied to that index for cash flow hedges on its balance sheet.
  — Ben Eisen, WSJ, 8 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024