exchanges 1 of 2

noun

Definition of exchangesnext
plural of exchange
1
as in swaps
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 conversations
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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exchanges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of exchange
as in trades
to give up (something) and take something else in return I'd like to exchange this sweater for one in a larger size

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  1. conversations
  2. discussions
  3. trucks
Noun
  • Smartphones are no longer just tools for communication but have become our digital companions, holding everything from personal photos and financial details to private conversations and daily schedules.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Along with the tanks, the Germans shipped armored trucks, artillery, air-defense equipment and substantial quantities of ammunition—adding to the nearly 7 billion Euros in aid Germany has sent to Ukraine since Russia widened its war on the country 34 months ago.
    David Axe, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The motorcade featured a mix of the typical black Chevy sports utility vehicles and Ford trucks, plus the lone electric vehicle.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of trucks
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