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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
when the other team unexpectedly offered to hand over its top pitcher for our star shortstop, our coach agreed to the trade
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as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
writing is my trade
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a bill regulating trade with that country
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as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
the trade of all of her holdings in the company just before the stock plunged in value immediately aroused suspicions
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as in to deal
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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Recent Examples of trade
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The candidates in the crowded field have traded barbs about Bores’ supposed ties to Big Tech and outside groups have poured millions into the race both supporting and opposing his proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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All of this stands to reason, then, that Zacha is the type of player the Bruins would prefer to extend instead of trade.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The candidates in the crowded field have traded barbs about Bores’ supposed ties to Big Tech and outside groups have poured millions into the race both supporting and opposing his proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
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Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
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The move two blocks east to Sixth Avenue took Beren from a casual takeout grill to a full-service restaurant with craft cocktails.
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Antoine de Saint Exupéry wrote that the greatness of a profession is, above all, to unite people.
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Many older Black voters remember the same era as one that expanded access to universities, professions, public-sector jobs, homeownership, and political representation.
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Home Depot allows shoppers to browse for its goods on ChatGPT, while also supporting Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, which advocates for a common language to support agentic commerce.
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This story’s author, StyleCaster commerce editor Katie Decker-Jacoby, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.
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Seoul / BeijingReuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, China’s Midea and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, are enjoying a boom in sales.
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But Coleman said that cities are already struggling to maintain a high quality of service in a context of high inflation, cuts in federal funding, and stagnant sales revenue.
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And then hours later, both of those picks were gone, with Florida dealing those selections, plus two more — another first-round pick earmarked for the 2029 draft and a second-round pick in 2027 — in its blockbuster deal to acquire star forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators.
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Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
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Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
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Customize the recipe by adding veggies and meat or by swapping the Alfredo sauce for a creamy béchamel.
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
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Finally the Act 4 update will also bring the Blackspyre Collection of skins, which feature custom art for the Phantom, Sheriff, Spectre, Ares, and new melee, the Divide, and there will obviously be a new battlepass to grind through.
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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