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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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2
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
Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Still, Orlando faces key questions with the draft just days away and the start of free agency around the corner:
Where do the Magic stand financially after the Desmond Bane trade?
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 22 June 2025
This predicament is especially painful for Kings fans who haven’t made peace with the decisions to trade Fox, Haliburton and Mitchell.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Tharoor voiced optimism for a trade deal with the U.S. and in the relationship more broadly.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Still, Orlando faces key questions with the draft just days away and the start of free agency around the corner:
Where do the Magic stand financially after the Desmond Bane trade?
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Israel and Iran continue to trade deadly missiles 10 days into their active conflict.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 22 June 2025
This predicament is especially painful for Kings fans who haven’t made peace with the decisions to trade Fox, Haliburton and Mitchell.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the No. 29 pick on Wednesday and a 2029 first-round pick.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Instead, the Wizards undercut both Florida franchises, drafted and traded Clayton to Utah in exchange for the No. 21 pick and multiple second-round picks.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Opening July 6, Fragonard’s latest museum in Arles is the story of two dynasties united by friendship, a love for heirloom crafts and a knack for collecting.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Getting to the knockout phase will take guile as much as craft, something the Dutch boast in abundance.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Their professions range from sales representatives to community coaches, and Auckland’s winnings of roughly €4 million ($4.5 million) from the Club World Cup—peanuts to elite clubs—is a fortune for an entity and federation not used to dealing in such sums.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Usher and Tom Brady Two titans in their respective professions, Usher and Brady were photographed near each other at the Gritti Palace Hotel.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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In confronting the Mexican government for its failure to prevent the femicides, the band also challenges a culture in which commerce is valued more than the lives of the workers who keep it running.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Five of the defendants are also charged with two counts of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and interference with commerce by robbery, as well as additional counts of theft from interstate and foreign shipment, the Justice Department announced.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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However, with business operations causing a cash drain, the source of cash has been the sale of more stock, particularly through the relatively new SEPA (Standby Equity Purchase Agreement) plan.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The general sale begins Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The Bulls have already tried to deal Vučević to the Warriors once in a trade deadline deal that was smothered, in part, by the Jimmy Butler move with the Miami Heat.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Is Marchand officially moved on after being dealt last season?—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to their morning banter, Ripa and Consuelos are now for swapping sweet messages on social media.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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But as colors entered Rohan’s world over time, something serendipitous happened in my art as well.—
Nishant Jain,
The Dial,
24 June 2025
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From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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