How to Use swap in a Sentence

swap

1 of 2 verb
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  • I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.
  • I liked her blue notebook and she liked my red one, so we swapped.
  • He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
  • Then, swap in heels, hoop earrings, and a clutch for a date or drink with friends.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Feel free to swap out types of beans and chiles for more variety.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The first two quarters were a fierce battle as both teams swapped the lead.
    — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
  • If something happens to them, just swap them with a new pair.
    — T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • What went into the decision to swap Huey Lewis in for Prince’s part?
    — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
  • At just 5 pounds, the fake olive tree comes in a 4.5-by-5-inch pot that can be swapped out for a more aesthetic one.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Paramount+ swapped its $10 ad-free plan for a $12 one that includes Showtime.
    — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Just log into your Chase account to swap points for miles.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Joseph returned the car on July 21 and swapped it for an Acura, the report said.
    — Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Alas, most of the blockbuster film’s nominees swapped the rose hue for black.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
  • There are a whole lot of teams who would swap rosters with the Judases in a second.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The two teams swapped scoring drives on their next two possessions each.
    — al, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Fresh green beans: Can also be swapped for peas, if preferred.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Along with a standard third row, its second-row bench can be swapped for a pair of captain's chairs.
    — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 21 July 2023
  • If such is the case for you, simply swap out each serum in the morning and at night, respectively.
    — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
  • So, swapping it out isn’t so easy at this stage in the competition.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The war stories teachers swap about nightmare parents are the stuff of legend.
    — Sarah Chaves, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Biles took off her tights and swapped her black leather boots for a white pair in the cover photo of Owen’s Instagram carousel.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • And warmer weather means swapping out your heavy winter wardrobe for lighter pieces.
    — Women's Health, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The actor also swapped in his platinum Ken-blond look for his usual shade of dirty-blond.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Iran and the United States will each swap five prisoners today.
    — Jon Gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Sep. 2023
  • But the Guardians, who are deep in pitching, swapped him for hard-hitting first base prospect Kyle Manzardo.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
  • To keep the space bright, add an off-white backsplash and swap upper cabinets for open shelving.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Or swap honeynut squash in for a butternut in your recipes; just pay attention to how many pounds or cups the recipe calls for.
    — Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • In this take on a Thanksgiving classic, standard pie dough is swapped for pecan sandie dough.
    — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Retrofit locks are great for renters who can’t swap out their locks or for people with nice door hardware who want to keep the look of their door while still asking a voice assistant to lock the front door for them.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Still more arrived after changing plans, swapping out destinations in cloudy Texas for what turned out to be largely clear blue skies in Indiana.
    — USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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swap

2 of 2 noun
  • They made the swap in secret.
  • The 2030 pick and swap will go through after the draft.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2023
  • At least one person was killed, on the final day of the swap.
    — Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Lamar Stevens, picked up in a trade deadline swap with the Celtics, scored 14 points.
    — Clay Bailey, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The 15-inch MacBook Air looks like a simple 'swap' of the display.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Small changes and swaps can make a difference over time.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The cookie swap always feels like the kickoff to the holidays.
    — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Apache Stronghold filed suit in January 2021 to halt the swap.
    — Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2023
  • He was released in a prisoner swap in 2010 and has lived in Britain since.
    — Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Since the November swap, talks over a hostage release had stalled.
    — Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t just consider it as a one-for-one swap for, say, a steak or piece of chicken.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The plant swaps take place on first Sundays, and the book/puzzle/yarn swaps on second Sundays.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
  • This year's engine swap hasn't altered our opinion of the Highlander by a whole lot.
    — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Non-spicy swaps for the Bomba Sauce: tahini, miso, Chimichurri Sauce.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Some view the hot beverage as a low-calorie swap for sugar-laden desserts.
    — Lacey Muinos, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • The offer included two first-round picks and more, and the Panthers passed on the swap with the idea that Burns was a cornerstone player.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Also in Hamas’ sights is a prisoner swap, according to the Hamas source.
    — Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2023
  • With swaps like ground turkey and cottage cheese, this tasty dish is still perfectly cheesy and rich.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The league can only make those swaps of games scheduled between Weeks 13 and 17 and has to provide at least four weeks’ notice.
    — Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Use Greek yogurt as a swap for sour cream and mayonnaise, or as a base for salad dressings and dips.
    — Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Bourbon balls are perfect for gift-giving or cookie swaps, and this recipe makes two dozen.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Spring swaps are a useful mod if a particular switch feels or sounds good, but is too heavy or light for your taste.
    — Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
  • As has been the case with previous prisoner exchanges, the swap is likely to take place in a third country.
    — Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2023
  • This swap alone can eliminate hundreds of calories per day for some.
    — Redbook, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The seasonal piece is an affordable and easy swap for your year-round spoon rest and adds a subtle pop of spring color to your kitchen.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Country Living, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Phase three, which would see the beaches combined, is unlikely to come to fruition since the land swap would need to be executed.
    — Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
  • In comparison, the Scale S can stay powered for up to 18 months between battery swaps, and the Wyze Scale promises up to 15 months.
    — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
  • There will be times when the two swap programming dates (as reflected below).
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2023
  • In April 2022, he was freed as part of a prisoner swap between the Biden administration and the Kremlin.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 July 2023
  • For a time, around 2011, the city discussed a possible land swap with the state Parks and Recreation Department, which owns the nearby campground, as part of the plan to obtain more property along the bluffs.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024

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