trading

verb

Definition of tradingnext
present participle of trade
1
as in dealing
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property the U.S. agreed to trade with China

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2
as in exchanging
to give up (something) and take something else in return I'll trade my chocolate chip cookie for your bag of chips

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trading
  1. exchanging
  2. trafficking
  3. swapping
  4. selling
  5. changing
  6. negotiating
Verb
  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exchanging
Verb
  • Two Connecticut men have been found guilty of trafficking fentanyl after selling to undercover officers, officials said.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking drugs, laundering money, obstructing justice, carjacking, kidnapping and murdering two women.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of trafficking
Verb
  • What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.
    Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of swapping
Verb
  • His units are selling from $450,000 to $760,000.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On a recent morning, around 100 citizens lined up in front of a government truck in Dhaka that was selling oil, rice and vegetables at subsidized rates.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of selling
Verb
  • From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of changing
Verb
  • Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.
    David Moin, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of negotiating
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