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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5
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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2
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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3
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
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
The line touts the new ship as its most energy-efficient, running on liquified natural gas and capable of switching to future renewable fuels to help combat carbon emissions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Doctors kept telling her to give her body a few months to adjust to the switch.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Mike Conroy, executive director at The Economic Co., said that has become common throughout the Bay Area in which rising costs and a more unsteady business environment have prompted development projects to switch gears.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
The line touts the new ship as its most energy-efficient, running on liquified natural gas and capable of switching to future renewable fuels to help combat carbon emissions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
That’s why the future Hall of Famer is making a permanent switch from center field to right, a move intended to reduce the wear and tear that comes with playing his old position.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Doctors kept telling her to give her body a few months to adjust to the switch.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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The Thunder has the rights to swap its 2025 first-round pick for either the Houston Rockets’ 2025 first-round pick (Protected 1-10) or the LA Clippers’ 2025 first-round choice.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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You're supposed to swap them out every 10 years, so some Nest users are already there.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Masterminded by hairstylist Peter Burkill, a fair few inches have been eliminated from Brown’s mane, leaving her with a thick and voluminous chin-grazing bob that gently flicks inwards towards the ends.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Chelsea captain picked out Mac Allister’s darting run, and the Liverpool midfielder flicked the ball cleverly over a desperate Bento.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The ancient springhead, natural waterpark, and retro roadside attraction has more than a few secrets hidden in its eelgrass.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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That event presented an opportunity that was too good to pass up: the chance to explore the seafloor below the iceberg’s original location—like overturning a rock or log in the woods to see what creatures lie hidden underneath.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For You The Mediterranean diet is a powerful tool for managing and even possibly reversing MASH by supporting liver health, promoting weight loss, and reducing inflammation.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The division has been one of the most competitive in the NFL over the past two decades and the Dallas Cowboys will hope to reverse their fortunes in 2025.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Marchand has crossed lines by licking players, or repeatedly punching a hockey pacifist like Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin in a final series.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis are licking their chops.—
Jeffrey Gedmin,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over in the House, Mike Johnson held his usually fractious conference together on the spending plan with Trump acting as whip, keeping every Republican save one in line.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The two stars whip around each other once every 125.5 minutes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The toddler then puts their clothes in the tool, folds over the flap in order, and—voila—Mom has one less item to fold.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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During that mission, the company sought to test significant upgrades to Starship, including new forward flaps and larger propellant tanks.—
Bradley Iger,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The finishing touch was a simple swipe of pink gloss.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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With a swipe of his pen, Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization and ended diversity, equity and inclusion programs − and their staffing − across the government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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