1
as in to swap
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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2
as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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3
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in to reverse
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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5
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
struck the horse's hide with a leather switch, and it took off at a gallop
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as in flick
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down
that telltale switch of the cat's tail meant there was a mouse under the piano
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3
as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in frustration, he gave the mule a sharp switch on the rump, but it still wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of switch
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The show, which has already visited The Bushnell twice, regularly switches up its casts and also has allowed nods to different pop divas than the ones that originally inspired the show.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Yet no sooner had that €8.5 million ($9.69 million) move been made official than another switch was agreed.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Thanks to industry innovation, modern formulas are switching things up, substituting hygroscopic ingredients with moisture-retaining alternatives like sugars or proteins for tousled waves without the crunch.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The show, which has already visited The Bushnell twice, regularly switches up its casts and also has allowed nods to different pop divas than the ones that originally inspired the show.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
When Beer wasn’t able to immediately replicate the success of one of the biggest stars in pop history, the switch was flipped.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Yet no sooner had that €8.5 million ($9.69 million) move been made official than another switch was agreed.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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If spring cleaning is on the brain, swap your clunky old gadgets for more efficient tools, like this Bissell cordless vacuum that works on all floor types, or this Roomba robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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To help save the art form, the companies decide to swap their most valuable members for a season.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Martinez flicks the ball towards Thuram and behind them, Nicolo Barella is ready to receive the lay-off, with De Jong and Pedri occupied by the long pass.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Nazar took the Hawks’ first try during the shootout against the Montreal Canadiens and flicked the puck into the upper netting.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The boy hides aloft in the Sycamore Gap tree's branches.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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On Saturday, the trend reversed, with KC surrendering 10 runs in nine innings.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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The Capitals seemingly had reversed the script on Carolina with a strong start, which included Andersen having to stand up to an immediate skating-in chance by Wilson and an early shot from Taylor Raddysh while the Hurricanes struggled to get on their aggressive game.—
Aaron Beard,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Verb
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She even, no joke, at one point, spits on the stage and licks it back up.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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When the family's roast dinner was over, the OP (original poster) set the plates and some pots and pans on the floor for her dog to lick.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The early endorsements have nonetheless created a sense of momentum for Schatz, the top deputy on Durbin’s whip team, that could dissuade competition.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The asymmetrical flap and the dark and light brown color blocking add a modern touch to the classic front-button silhouette.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The flap underscores growing tensions between Trump’s trade policy and corporate America, with the former increasingly coloring earnings calls and guidance suspensions across a broad range of sectors, from snacks and soda to semiconductors.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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John Lydon took an unexpected swipe at The Rolling Stones during an appearance on a British morning show Wednesday (May 7).—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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The Trump-Bush family relationship has at times been rocky, featuring public swipes at one another and a concerted distancing from Trump and MAGA by the Bushes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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