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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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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
At the same time, the RNC has pushed out lawyers such as Charlie Spies, who has rejected false voting conspiracies such as claims that voting machines switch votes.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Gray Media television stations in Rockford and South Bend both flipped the switch to join the fledgling regional sports network ahead of its two-hour premiere show at 5 p.m. on Oct. 1.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Verb
When the product line was first introduced in 2008, it was marketed as a computer for people switching from Microsoft Windows who could simply plug their existing keyboard, mouse and monitor into their new silver box.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
At the same time, the RNC has pushed out lawyers such as Charlie Spies, who has rejected false voting conspiracies such as claims that voting machines switch votes.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
Since Cynthia Clemons’ employer announced last month that she was required to be in the office two days each week, the switch from remote work hasn’t been smooth.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Gray Media television stations in Rockford and South Bend both flipped the switch to join the fledgling regional sports network ahead of its two-hour premiere show at 5 p.m. on Oct. 1.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Its Powershift cordless equipment system swaps out gas-guzzling tools for ones powered by a 554-watts-per-hour battery, equal to 6.5 horsepower.Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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So why swap your daily conditioner for a more heavy-duty formula?Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Julie Newmar, and action flicks Demolition Man and Passenger 57.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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See Japanese horror flicks tonight and Friday at 7pm at the Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens.Mike D'Onofrio, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, there is no explicit cry for help or it is hidden in plain sight.Ujjwal Ramtekkar, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The city of San Antonio will no longer remove or hide comments on Animal Care Services' Facebook page after a national free speech group criticized the practice.Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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And that is what the media is now writing about now - that the long-term rates are reversing direction and rising.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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But the unusually warm, dry fall reversed the gains.Torey Van Oot, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Pitchers have forever been licking their fingers and clutching rosin bags to help with grip; these days, camera technology and data analysis have put a premium on players who can also impart enough spin to make the ball run, ride, cut, carry, sink, tunnel, and bore along a split-second flight path.Zach Schonbrun, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Cats have played slightly better defense, and McMillan must be licking his chops at the matchups.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jamba has several pumpkin smoothies available through Halloween including Pumpkin Pie Crunch, made with pumpkin spice base, agave, granola and coconut whip. M&Ms: Facing a last-minute candy shortage?Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Other big companies are cracking the whip too, but that doesn’t mean work from home is going away anytime soon.Daniel Wine, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
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The luggage tag is equally well made, with a gold buckle and a security flap that conceals your details in transit.Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Elisa line offered totes, crossbody and bucket bag designs coming in various sizes and featuring a belt-like, wraparound strap, while the Anna range defined by a soft flap that folds onto the bag’s body included a shoulder and crossbody version.WWD, WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
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For instance, a prominent Orthodox church near New York City’s 9/11 Memorial uses one of our kiosks to allow visitors to donate with a quick tap or swipe, increasing their overall contributions.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds of tiny bristles latch onto hair, pulling it off your surfaces and stuffing it into a dustbin built into the bottom of the roller with just a few gentle swipes.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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