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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4
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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5
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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1
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
Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
When farmers are unhappy with their poultry companies, simply switching to another company is rarely an option.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
My interactions with other people became fraught with anxiety almost immediately upon making the switch; even a friendly handshake held the potential for disaster.
—Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Settle switched from actor to host for the History Channel’s Decisive Battles (2004), and re-teamed with Spielberg for the miniseries Into the West (2005).
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
When farmers are unhappy with their poultry companies, simply switching to another company is rarely an option.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
Leipzig want to turn the loan into a full-time switch.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
My interactions with other people became fraught with anxiety almost immediately upon making the switch; even a friendly handshake held the potential for disaster.
—Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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So Friday’s three-team deal was just a means to an end, with the Hawks acting as a way station for the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes to swap blockbuster players Mikko Rantanen and Martin Nečas.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Two years earlier, in 2020, PETA argued that the animal should be swapped out for an animatronic version that would be equipped with artificial intelligence capable of more accurately predicting the weather.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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As Wolves defender Matt Doherty looked to counterattack, Lewis-Skelly flicked out his foot and tripped his opponent near the edge of the Wolves penalty area, a type of challenge typically shown a yellow card.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Late Friday afternoon, the lights suddenly flicked on, as power returned to a section of Altadena for the first time in 10 days.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Originally Published: January 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST Most Popular Most Popular Trump reverses some Biden health care policies.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Though the county officials reversed their decision and restored the unemployment relief, Herndon paid a steep price.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Buffy loves to groom—in other words, lick—my hair, probably as an act of dominance, according to my vet.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Having another week off to lick wounds is pretty nice, too.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ferguson was also chief deputy whip for House Republicans from 2019-23.—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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But numerous House Democrats said Tuesday that activity appeared to be fairly limited and fell short of a true whip operation.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Starship vehicle on Flight 7 also has smaller forward flaps that have been moved away from its heat shield to reduce exposure to excess heat during reentry, SpaceX wrote in a mission description.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The plane had descended without its wing flaps and landing gear activated and skidded down the runway at a faster-than-normal speed.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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The two A-list rappers have been duking it out since spring 2024, taking sly swipes at one another in various tracks.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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The two also address how Jack Osbourne and Donald Trump Jr. took swipes at Muir.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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