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as in swap
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
exchanges of commemorative pins are common among Olympic athletes
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
we had a brief exchange with the pastor as we passed him on the way out of church
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Recent Examples of exchange
Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Adler demonstrated a belief in the importance of cultural exchange by organizing the United States exhibits at the expositions in Cincinnati (1889); Chicago (1893); Atlanta (1895); and St. Louis (1904).
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
Winter solstice celebrations vary across cultural traditions and can include measuring daylight, sharing a winter feast, lighting a yule log, exchanging gifts and dancing, per the Farmer's Almanac.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Boston Medical Center is looking for partners who might want to share their solar energy with the hospital's patients in exchange for a higher federal tax credit or reimbursement.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Adler demonstrated a belief in the importance of cultural exchange by organizing the United States exhibits at the expositions in Cincinnati (1889); Chicago (1893); Atlanta (1895); and St. Louis (1904).
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
And maybe a bit afraid of the welcome waiting for her, given the last words exchanged with Neal.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
Winter solstice celebrations vary across cultural traditions and can include measuring daylight, sharing a winter feast, lighting a yule log, exchanging gifts and dancing, per the Farmer's Almanac.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
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But after Christmas, when the calendar turns, the big boys in the NFL swap the Cinderella slippers for MMA gloves.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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The biggest was a 2017 swap that saw Jose Quintana go from the White Sox to the Cubs four a four-player package that included Dylan Cease and Eloy Jimenez.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The conversation changes if No. 17 Clemson were to beat No. 8 SMU in the ACC title game.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Spaniards have a word for moments when the after-meal conversation flows like the wine and there’s no to-do: sobremesa.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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The addition of Adames would push Tyler Fitzgerald into a competition at second base with Casey Schmitt, Brett Wisely and potentially Marco Luciano if the organization’s former top prospect isn’t traded or moved to the outfield.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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And from the tour's very first night on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz., fans took that instruction to heart, with Swifties everywhere crafting bracelets to trade at every show.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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To Google’s accountants, the barter still represents a gigantic overhead expense.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
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The increase is attributed to growth in barter revenue and advertising inventory.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
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Later, Lacy watches inquisitively as Janet converses with Avi (Elias Koteas), the leader of a cultish theatrical troupe who sets his sights on her.Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Don't substitute shortening for butter or butter for shortening.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a memo the White House put out on Sunday, Biden plans to issue more pardons and commutations; take steps to protect federal lands; work to forgive more student debt; rein in artificial intelligence; and award more money from the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Clemency is used to describe both pardons and commutations.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The discussions have become more serious in the wake of Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director as Patel has repeatedly vowed to help Trump go after his political enemies, according to Politico.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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