in exchange

phrase

: as a substitute

Examples of in exchange in a Sentence

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But in 2014, prosecutors agreed to drop all 17 felony charges against Ford in exchange for his guilty plea to a single misdemeanor tax count. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026 To rebuild trust and protect campaign ROI, businesses must pivot from demanding permanent contact credentials to offering transparent data practices, lower-friction entry points and genuine value in exchange for customer intimacy. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Surrendering or selling your policy in exchange for cash can trigger a similar taxable event. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Nafousi invited followers who genuinely wanted to try Alia to receive the product in exchange for sharing their thoughts. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in exchange

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in exchange was in the 15th century

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“In exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20exchange. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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