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as in swaps
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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as in flaps
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 hides
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 reverses
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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as in whips
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 flicks
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 punches
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 switches
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The camera switches back to the crowd and Neenah Nation is on their feet, clapping and smiling and having a helluva time.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2025
The co-op mode also slightly switches up some encounters so going back to the single-player mode will be a different experience.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The light switches from red to green, and that’s it.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
That's when the series briefly switches formats to show Colin at the center of an Usual Suspects parody, with the show recreating the final sequence as the police piece all the clues together.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Everyone's favorite teenage witch Melissa Joan Hart switches gears in this holiday rom-com about two exes, Emily (Hart) and Charlie (Dean Cain), who are up for the same co-hosting spot for a popular television show.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
When the headset goes on, the brain switches into writing mode and the words begin to flow.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
In the Netflix holiday movie, Garner plays a mom who switches bodies with her teenage daughter (Wednesday's Emma Myers), while her husband (Helms) switches with their son (Brady Noon, of Good Boys fame).
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
For evening meals, the menu switches up a notch with moreish standouts including Prawn Ceviche, Red Coconut Curry and Braised Lamb Shank served with dates and black chickpeas.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The camera switches back to the crowd and Neenah Nation is on their feet, clapping and smiling and having a helluva time.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2025
The co-op mode also slightly switches up some encounters so going back to the single-player mode will be a different experience.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The light switches from red to green, and that’s it.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
That's when the series briefly switches formats to show Colin at the center of an Usual Suspects parody, with the show recreating the final sequence as the police piece all the clues together.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Everyone's favorite teenage witch Melissa Joan Hart switches gears in this holiday rom-com about two exes, Emily (Hart) and Charlie (Dean Cain), who are up for the same co-hosting spot for a popular television show.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
When the headset goes on, the brain switches into writing mode and the words begin to flow.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
In the Netflix holiday movie, Garner plays a mom who switches bodies with her teenage daughter (Wednesday's Emma Myers), while her husband (Helms) switches with their son (Brady Noon, of Good Boys fame).
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switches
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Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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What's on the new menu Frontier slashes price of 2025 unlimited pass.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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If one part of the country hunkers down and slashes spending at the mall or on vacations, that would hurt businesses and lead to layoffs.Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Batman 2 is said to begin right as The Penguin ends and winter hits Gotham.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Does anyone really care whether Tesla beats and raises?Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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Make sure to start with a low weight (say, one or two pounds), then work your way up.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of cat food due over salmonella contamination.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Switches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switches. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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