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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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026
Irish Spring soap, known for its fresh scent, is often recommended online — in blog posts, social media exchanges and elsewhere — as a way to repel skunks.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
The agreement would also provide Iran with financial or sanctions relief should the terms of the agreement be followed, although the president insists there will be no cash exchanged.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Noun
RadarOnline is reporting that Ferguson is at the center of a dispute within the royal family after asking for financial security from the monarchy in exchange for not accepting lucrative media and publishing opportunities.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026
Irish Spring soap, known for its fresh scent, is often recommended online — in blog posts, social media exchanges and elsewhere — as a way to repel skunks.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
On Friday, June 5, a source told In Touch that the singer-songwriter and NFL superstar plan to exchange vows at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City over the 4th of July weekend.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
The agreement would also provide Iran with financial or sanctions relief should the terms of the agreement be followed, although the president insists there will be no cash exchanged.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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Online parenting buy sell and swap groups plus online platforms like Swoondle, Kidizen, or GoodBuy Gear might be able to take used kids' things.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Focus meals on vegetables, proteins and healthy fats, and swap evening scrolling for reading to protect sleep.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The teacher reported the morning’s conversation to administrators, according to the suit.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The American Psychiatric Association adds that mind-body practices belong in the same conversation.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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He was traded to the Knicks from the New Orleans Pelicans as a minor, yet impactful, move for the Knicks' title run.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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While most Coloradans have traded ski boots for hiking shoes, a dedicated group of skiers and snowboarders is still carving turns and hitting rails at the Copper Mountain hike park.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Yet under the current barter model, none of this can be priced, traded, or reinvested.—
Tejpaul Bhatia,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Inside this building, generations of artists a century apart converse about similarly distressing and awe-inducing encounters between us and our technological creations.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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That ability, according to a white paper by one of the manufacturers, is possible through technology that allows an agent to communicate with the drone and substitute themselves as the operator, take it over and ground it.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In Wells, after accepting the commutation, the defendant-petitioner argued that the president possessed the authority to issue only absolute pardons, not conditional ones, and that the petitioner’s acceptance of the conditional pardon was made under duress.—
Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Other state officials became resigned to the seeming imminence of a Polis commutation.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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