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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
Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
As more white-collar employers require their staff to be in the office full-time again, workers have the right to demand something in exchange: a return to the norms of the 1990s, before smartphones made everyone instantly reachable.
—Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The two legends met in the locker room after the match, exchanged gifts and Djokovic got to meet Messi’s wife and sons.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
People are working to earn a living in exchange for their best efforts.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
As more white-collar employers require their staff to be in the office full-time again, workers have the right to demand something in exchange: a return to the norms of the 1990s, before smartphones made everyone instantly reachable.
—Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trudging along, Brower and Park admired the view and exchanged shots.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The two legends met in the locker room after the match, exchanged gifts and Djokovic got to meet Messi’s wife and sons.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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For the Yankees and Brewers, their swap this winter had an immediate impact in favor of New York.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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These swaps aren't the most scandalous part of Brown's recipe, though.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On April 7, the 160 scholars will start the day at Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s for breakfast and a panel discussion led by Arnold in conversation with Spring and Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer of Macy’s and FSF board member.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The gestural scale of Pronouns both maps and encourages an ASL conversation space.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Consider Luka Doncic, who was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Handling Tyrese Haliburton The Kings will forever be linked to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton after trading the gifted young guard to Indiana in the deal that brought Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The evolution of a barter economy made existence easier at the expense of learning the skills of survival, like how to make bows and arrows for hunting.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Go a month without buying anything new—repair, barter, or borrow instead.—
Dale Whelehan,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Composed of a custom 16-piece modular system that shifts daily, the space invites interaction—encouraging visitors to pause, sketch, converse, or reflect.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This, in turn, can cause prices to rise sharply, making some egg substitutes a more affordable option.2 Eggs help thicken and hold ingredients together, trap air for fluffiness, and add moisture and elasticity.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boursin is an excellent addition; simply substitute one round of Boursin for ½ cup of the shredded cheese and half of the mayo.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These partisans, of course, will oppose commutation – but Polis still should grant it.—
Mike Davis,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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Peltier was released from a Florida prison only a few days ago following the commutation of his sentence by Pres.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the roundtable discussion, many participants raised concerns about the high cost of doing business in California, saying there are too many fees, taxes and regulations that small business owners face.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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