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as in swapped
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 flicked
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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as in whipped
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 reversed
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switched
Another 11 percent switched from an ad-free subscription to the cheaper one that includes commercials, per Antenna.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Many other automakers, such as Aston Martin, have also switched up their electrification plans, with the British marque postponing its first EV back in 2025.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Central bankers spent much of last year worried about weakness in the labor market but have since switched their concerns to the impacts from inflation due to tariffs and soaring energy prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 June 2026
But these employees later learned that their forms had been switched to hybrid without their consent.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
In the northern reaches, thousands of pastoralist herders have switched to fishing after losing their livestock to drought since 2021.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Bank of America’s data suggests about half of those who stayed in their job and 44% of those who switched jobs saw no pay increase, or in some cases saw a decrease in Q1 2026.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The duo switched roles this season, with Matty moving from facilitator role to primary scoring option that Lujano previously occupied.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Many other automakers, such as Aston Martin, have also switched up their electrification plans, with the British marque postponing its first EV back in 2025.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Central bankers spent much of last year worried about weakness in the labor market but have since switched their concerns to the impacts from inflation due to tariffs and soaring energy prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 June 2026
But these employees later learned that their forms had been switched to hybrid without their consent.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
In the northern reaches, thousands of pastoralist herders have switched to fishing after losing their livestock to drought since 2021.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Bank of America’s data suggests about half of those who stayed in their job and 44% of those who switched jobs saw no pay increase, or in some cases saw a decrease in Q1 2026.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The duo switched roles this season, with Matty moving from facilitator role to primary scoring option that Lujano previously occupied.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switched
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Most opted for business casual looks for the sendoff, but the 74-year-old actress swapped out heavy denim for lightweight floral pants, which added an elegant touch to her summer outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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For the Los Angeles ceremony, Sánchez Bezos—who shares her only daughter as well as a son Evan, 19, with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell—swapped out her red carpet glamour in favor of a simple black bodycon dress with spaghetti straps.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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This time, Valdano had flicked on a long pass, Maradona and Fenwick were again chasing the second ball, and Fenwick jumped and threw out an elbow into Maradona’s face.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The teen prodigy flicked the ball over a Swedish defender and volleyed home to give his team a 3–1 lead in the 55th minute of the match.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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As conquerers of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks have whipped all five boroughs into a frenzy.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Costume bit the tenant’s hands and cheek during the struggle, then whipped a knife out of his pocket and stabbed the tenant in the back of the neck, the tenant said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In response to a crescendo of reporting on its contents, Martin then reversed course, disclosing the autopsy in a surprise announcement earlier this month.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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The clouds and rain didn't stand a chance against true romance Saturday, as Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling exchanged vows at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in south Lebanon yesterday, hours after the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed to implement a ceasefire.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Rice swung at the first pitch from left-hander Noah Cameron, a four-seam fastball, to hit a triple that took an awkward bounce off the left field wall and scattered away from Royals left fielder Isaac Collins past the foul line.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The company has also swung its strategy widely, from an embrace of low-carbon business lines to a hard pivot back to oil and gas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Carolina was in a state of disarray in the third, and after going on a power play, Sebastian Aho slashed Marner, who was headed to the net on a short-handed breakaway.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Sumner barely escaped death; his head and shoulders were slashed to the bone.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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“Switched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switched. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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