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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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3
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
Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
The rules are issued by the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit trade association, and adopted on a state-by-state basis.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
Arenado has a no-trade clause and a lot of money left on his deal, but his impressive performance to begin this season might cause the Cardinals to get aggressive at trading him away.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
But some analysts worry China or other governments could liquidate their U.S. Treasury holdings as trade tensions escalate.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
The rules are issued by the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit trade association, and adopted on a state-by-state basis.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Verb
The Patriots could free up between $4.9 and $6.3 million in cap space by cutting or trading Bourne, depending on the date.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
Arenado has a no-trade clause and a lot of money left on his deal, but his impressive performance to begin this season might cause the Cardinals to get aggressive at trading him away.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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Crawford must have had other enemies, and so maybe one of them with massive financial resources approached Delia to kill him in exchange for ensuring that her family would be set for life.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The singer shared a screenshot of their text exchange in an Instagram photo dump from the night.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
Noun
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This strategy mirrors successful specialist brands in other sectors: focus, craft, and consistency over endless expansion.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One-third of all Joann stores will be closed by next week, with the rest of the beleaguered fabric and craft retailer's locations expected to close next month.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, the family launched their reality TV show, Mathis Family Matters, which gave a glimpse into the family’s professions and relationships.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So this was not a day when Wilshere questioned the wisdom of the mad profession of football management?—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump enacted the tariffs using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1970s law that allows the president to regulate commerce during a national emergency.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Anything less risks reviving the opacity that plagued early social commerce.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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In the indie film realm, sales agents are choosing to view Trump’s declarations as another tantrum.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Tickets for this and other Phil productions go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, after package deals for multiple shows previously went up for grabs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Verb
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But the way Yamamoto was dealing, the lack of run support posed little problem.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Analysts also said that Mr. Zelensky successfully negotiated a much better minerals deal than the one originally presented to his government in February, which critics called tantamount to extortion.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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
Noun
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Nearby, the Linen Quarter and Cathedral Quarter are buzzing with cafes, street art, and pubs, blending the old and new, and British and Irish culture, with surprising ease.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Acceptable art forms include paintings, drawings, original prints, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, photography, digital works and video.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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