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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
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Cubs sent infielder Isaac Paredes and top prospect Cam Smith to the Houston Astros in exchange for Tucker.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Baker then got in Busquets’ face and the two exchanged words as Inter Miami defender Maxi Falcon grabbed Baker by the neck from behind to pull him away.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The reputed leader of Chicago’s Wicked Town gang faction and one of his top lieutenants pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering conspiracy involving a string of murders, shootings and robberies in exchange for reduced sentences.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Cubs sent infielder Isaac Paredes and top prospect Cam Smith to the Houston Astros in exchange for Tucker.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Joanna Lumley’s Grandmama Hester Frump also plays an important role in the second half of Season 2, as Dort continues to court her for Nevermore donations and the three generations of Addams Family women exchange barbs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Baker then got in Busquets’ face and the two exchanged words as Inter Miami defender Maxi Falcon grabbed Baker by the neck from behind to pull him away.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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Will either driver swap positions?—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This will be the first October Harvest moon since 2020, and the swap happens every two to three years.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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When isolated statistics are presented without context in the media, there is every reason to conclude that data does not offer anything valuable to the conversation.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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After Young's conversation with authorities, Hooper was then charged with first-degree murder, Mayer said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This has forced Russia to lean heavily on China specifically in order to prop up its wartime economy and most importantly, continue trading its most important commodity crude oil.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones’ decision to trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers a week before the 2025 season began certainly raised eyebrows about his role as general manager.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The colonists had a variety of methods of exchange from barter to foreign currency such as Spanish dollars.—
John Berlau,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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She was known to barter paintings for medical bills, home repairs and tobacco.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Taking the question further, and assuming the Fed capable of the magic that Democrats, Republicans and even libertarians ascribe to it, won’t private capital retreat overcome the Fed substituting itself for the marketplace in the first place?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The commutation, one of 10 granted by the governor Friday, allows Cuong Tran to make his case for parole earlier than expected.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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The discussions come in the wake of the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school last month that federal officials have said was carried out by a transgender shooter, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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