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as in swap
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
exchanges of commemorative pins are common among Olympic athletes
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
we had a brief exchange with the pastor as we passed him on the way out of church
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Recent Examples of exchange
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Productive and civil exchanges are essential to the academic environment.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
New crews typically overlap with departing crews for a short time at the ISS in what’s known as a handover period, during which astronauts can exchange information about ongoing science experiments, maintenance projects and other protocols.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Riaz has strived to elevate Pakistan’s role in the arts, fostering local talent and promoting cultural exchange.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Productive and civil exchanges are essential to the academic environment.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Following discussions on evidentiary deadlines, prosecutors informed Judge Arun Subramanian that any additional charges brought against the hip-hop mogul before the May trial would require only minimal new evidence to be exchanged between legal teams.
—Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
New crews typically overlap with departing crews for a short time at the ISS in what’s known as a handover period, during which astronauts can exchange information about ongoing science experiments, maintenance projects and other protocols.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
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But after Christmas, when the calendar turns, the big boys in the NFL swap the Cinderella slippers for MMA gloves.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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The biggest was a 2017 swap that saw Jose Quintana go from the White Sox to the Cubs four a four-player package that included Dylan Cease and Eloy Jimenez.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Thus, any interaction that adolescents have with the health care system, such as emergency room visits, can be an important touchpoint for engaging in these conversations.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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What were those lightbulb moments from client conversations and team wins?Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This is the second time in his young career that Barron has been traded; the Canadiens acquired him from the Colorado Avalanche for forward Artturi Lehkonen on March 21, 2022.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sterling pared gains against the U.S. dollar directly following the BOE announcement, trading 0.25% higher at 12:40 p.m.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Avoid changing the color of a rabbit or a chicken There are several stipulations in Massachusetts law about baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits and other fowl in terms of their sale, barter or gifting.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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To Google’s accountants, the barter still represents a gigantic overhead expense.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
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Later, Lacy watches inquisitively as Janet converses with Avi (Elias Koteas), the leader of a cultish theatrical troupe who sets his sights on her.Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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Potential solutions involve substituting non-recyclable blades with blades made from alternative materials.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But Slay said he was told to substitute for backup Isaiah Rodgers, who’d replaced him earlier in the drive.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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According to a memo the White House put out on Sunday, Biden plans to issue more pardons and commutations; take steps to protect federal lands; work to forgive more student debt; rein in artificial intelligence; and award more money from the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Clemency is used to describe both pardons and commutations.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Business Case AI often enters discussions as a solution looking for a problem.Charles Orlando, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yet in more recent discussions, the phase has taken a very subtle yet problematic tone.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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