as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return
we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower
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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
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Recent Examples of swap
Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Before long, the meteorologist asks the studio's production team to swap out the forecast on the green screen for a video of romantic candles flickering in the background.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Whether your plans include a casual weekend hang or a more formal affair, this combination can be easily adapted with the right swap of accessories.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Last week’s champ, Netflix’s Robert De Niro political thriller Zero Day, fell a spot overall with 1.47 billion as the No. 1 and 2 series swapped places in the most recent week in the data firm’s tally.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Before long, the meteorologist asks the studio's production team to swap out the forecast on the green screen for a video of romantic candles flickering in the background.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Passenger Gets Unexpected Reaction To Her Seat Swap Offer For Couple
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A passenger's decision to refuse a seat swap request on a flight has gone viral on Reddit, sparking heated discussion about airplane etiquette.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Whether your plans include a casual weekend hang or a more formal affair, this combination can be easily adapted with the right swap of accessories.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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The eldest Duggar daughter, got engaged June 15 and exchanged vows during a traditional ceremony in front of 500 guests in Prairie Grove, Ark.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Bulldogs stormed back and cut the lead to one with 29 seconds left after both teams exchanged buckets for several minutes.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Handling Tyrese Haliburton The Kings will forever be linked to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton after trading the gifted young guard to Indiana in the deal that brought Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The expectation around the league is the Marlins will trade him to a contender before the trade deadline.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This, in turn, can cause prices to rise sharply, making some egg substitutes a more affordable option.2 Eggs help thicken and hold ingredients together, trap air for fluffiness, and add moisture and elasticity.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boursin is an excellent addition; simply substitute one round of Boursin for ½ cup of the shredded cheese and half of the mayo.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pay attention to the market of your target industry and see how specific companies change in the future.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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After more than a decade Jérôme Lambert has returned to the helm of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and in some ways nothing much has changed.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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