swapped; swapping
1
a
: to give in trade : barter
b
2
: to take turns in telling
swap stories
: to make an exchange
swapper
noun
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
Synonyms
Examples of swap in a Sentence
Verb
He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
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.
Noun
They made the swap in secret.
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
Recent Examples on the Web
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024
Celery, pretzel rods, and crackers can be swapped out for the apple slices for a little variety.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 22 July 2024
Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024
While a single swap may not make a big difference, many swaps over time can.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024
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Verb
The debt refinancing plan calls for around $1.2 billion in near-term loans due 2026 to be swapped for new secured term loans due 2029, with an additional $800 million of 2026 maturities potentially to be pushed out to 2029.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024
Celery, pretzel rods, and crackers can be swapped out for the apple slices for a little variety.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 22 July 2024
Noun
The most recent high-profile prisoner swap between the two countries saw the U.S. get WNBA player Brittney Griner released in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in December 2022.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024
While a single swap may not make a big difference, many swaps over time can.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swap. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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