exchanging

present participle of exchange
as in swapping
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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Recent Examples of exchanging The end-of-the-year holidays often include exchanging gifts, time with family and friends, and memories to cherish in the years to come. Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs. Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible. Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 But Pacquiao, trying to look celebratory while actually looking exhausted and depleted, was a cautionary tale for any 40-year-old exchanging a thousand punches in 45 minutes with somebody about half his age. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 Before the hearing, Hochman had gathered with the families outside the courtroom, making introductions and exchanging hugs. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024 Everyone was exchanging information. True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 One of the sources said negotiators are exchanging numbers regarding the cuts and debt limit hike. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 Some couples are even breaking with tradition and exchanging their wedding vows in private – though there’s no indication of whether these are the same people using AI to write vows in the first place. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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