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
  • Each room is a surprise, curated to provoke curiosity and start conversations.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, has sparked boardroom conversations about whether companies need to ramp up protection for C-suite executives.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That was essential in all our discussions with potential investors.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of trucks
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