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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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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
Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
The idea was to switch to daylight saving time during the time of year when days are the longest to save on energy costs and consumption.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
For reasons of ego, if nothing else, Tesla would strongly resist such a switch.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Many members of the NFL media questioned the decision to switch quarterbacks with the Steelers sitting at 4-2 and looking solid yet unspectacular.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
The idea was to switch to daylight saving time during the time of year when days are the longest to save on energy costs and consumption.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
Others are grenades, bombs and switches to convert pistols into machine guns.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
For reasons of ego, if nothing else, Tesla would strongly resist such a switch.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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The confection was adorned with fresh white florals and the couple's initials in gold. 09 of 13 Ready to Party Later into the evening, Davis and Brown did a quick change, swapping their formal attire for more relaxed looks — all the better to dance in!Erin Clack, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The game’s opening 10 minutes saw the striker lose possession after attempting to flick the ball around the corner.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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As Swift started singing, fans began to flick on the flashlights on their phones until the entire stadium was illuminated.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The women were models of courage, hiding from fighters in the mountains of Greece after World War II triggered violent civil strife in that country.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity hidden even in the deepest parts of our ocean and how the isolation of trench environments can breed unique adaptations.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Most of these users will not have the skills or expertise to navigate a risky upgrade path, a potential need to reverse, or note the signs of an incompatibility issue that drops them off security support.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Brightening, which pairs a superfruit complex with niacinamide to reverse dull skin.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked licked the $500M global milestone this session, adding $21.5M from 81 offshore markets (-39%) to lift the international cume to $166M. With $525M, global, the movie is playing more to domestic, as expected, but continues to make its mark overseas.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Barrasso will become the second highest-ranking Senate Republican in the next Congress after he was selected to serve as majority whip.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The three-way race is between Sens. John Thune, the current whip; John Cornyn, a former whip; and Rick Scott, an underdog candidate.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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There are flat zipper pouches on the inside of the flap and along one wall of the large compartment.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
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The trench coat has a pointed collar, buttons, and two functional flap pockets.Nicol Natale, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Celebrations last year in Shanghai were marked by huge crowds and revelers using the holiday to take tongue-in-cheek swipes at China’s strict Covid lockdowns and lackluster economy.Chris Lau, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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At present, credit card providers receive a roughly 2 percent fee on each card purchase, and the swipe fee pays credit card companies for the processing and financing of transactions, fraud prevention on those transactions, along with rewards programs for users of the cards.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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