1
as in to swap
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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2
as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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3
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in to reverse
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
struck the horse's hide with a leather switch, and it took off at a gallop
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as in flick
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down
that telltale switch of the cat's tail meant there was a mouse under the piano
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as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in frustration, he gave the mule a sharp switch on the rump, but it still wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of switch
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The interchangeable straps allow your mom to switch from polished to sporty depending on the day’s plans, which is a nice touch any stylish traveler will notice.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Yet Latino council candidates kept losing, leading to a 2013 lawsuit demanding that the city switch to district rather than citywide elections.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Verb
What if one material could switch between these roles depending on the weather—and even control wireless signals at the same time?
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The interchangeable straps allow your mom to switch from polished to sporty depending on the day’s plans, which is a nice touch any stylish traveler will notice.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Noun
The switch hitter was 3-for-3 with an intentional walk and was a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Yet Latino council candidates kept losing, leading to a 2013 lawsuit demanding that the city switch to district rather than citywide elections.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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Also claims its e-bikes can do it all by swapping out a few key components and pressing a button, so the bike behaves differently depending on the day’s needs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The teams also swapped 2024 seventh-round picks, and the Chiefs sent their selection to the Bills in a trade used to draft wide receiver Xavier Worthy.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Havertz turned and flicked it to Eze at the edge of the area, who curled home a spectacular finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Minutes into the execution, the team warden briefly flicked Hitchcock‘s face and yelled his name twice and shook his shoulders.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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To add order, cabinets hide toys, there’s a small desk for homework, and East London Cloth café curtains filter the light.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The Harrison County Health Department notes dark clothing resembles the shadows mosquitoes hide in.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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EquityProtect reports that reversing a fraudulent title costs victims up to $150,000 in legal fees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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One attempt to make housing more affordable had a brief impact, only for the war in Iran to reverse any relief.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander licked his chops at what Game 1 presented.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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But host Kristen Kish is licking her lips at the prospect of taking the show even further afield in the future.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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The musical, brimming over with Broadway in-jokes and phallic humor, doesn’t build so much as whip itself into a frenzy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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This easy-to-whip-up buttermilk cake unabashedly leans into the acidity and creaminess of whole buttermilk to flavor and build the base of the batter.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stylish yet functional, the pants are designed with front pleats, belt loops, and side flap pockets similar to Oprah’s pair.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Anyway, while Zack is having his flap attack, Lala, Michelle, and Janet are doing Pilates, and Janet is trying to figure out just who in the group is talking to her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills, including legislation dealing with credit card swipe fees, state labor laws and other issues.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Two non-acetone solvents (propylene carbonate and methyl soyate) in the alcohol-free formula quickly break up color, shimmer, and chunky glitter with each swipe.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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