1
as in swaps
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
exchanges of commemorative pins are common among Olympic athletes
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2
as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
we had a brief exchange with the pastor as we passed him on the way out of church
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as in trades
to give up (something) and take something else in return
I'd like to exchange this sweater for one in a larger size
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Recent Examples of exchanges
NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Unsurprisingly, loneliness dropped during positive interactions with friends, but negative ones didn’t have much effect – perhaps because negative exchanges were rare, accounting for only 2% of reports.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the smallest exchanges can leave people transformed.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The global competition for IPOs can seem cutthroat at times, as exchanges pitch friendly regulations, investor knowledge, and deeper pools of capital to win listings from their competitors.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Within a year of that demonstration, telephone lines were being laid and the first telephone exchanges opened, reshaping communication at its core.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
There is also a slew of backstage, in-the-studio, and on-the-runway material, but some of the most insightful parts are often what Jacobs has to say and his exchanges with the director.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The discrepancy has divided voters, stirred up nasty social media exchanges and even inspired an 18-year-old Lakota grad to throw his hat in the district's school board race.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Several states and tribes in California are currently in litigation with prediction-market platform Kalshi, saying event contract exchanges resemble sports wagering and should be governed by sports betting laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Miami field goal After each team exchanges punts, Miami’s Carter Davis kicks a 41-yard field goal to get UM back within four of Louisville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tole works for a company that exchanges commercial frying oil and was parked in a loading dock area of a hotel.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Though The Wrong Paris exchanges the City of Lights for the Lone Star State, that doesn't stop Dawn from falling for Trey (Pierson Fodé), The Honeypot bachelor that the other girls are vying for.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Legislators and lobbyists in suits chat with families while a city councilman exchanges first-name pleasantries with constituents, young and old, in line.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Saturday also marks the start of enrollment on federal insurance exchanges, and premiums are expected to more than double on average.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Unsurprisingly, loneliness dropped during positive interactions with friends, but negative ones didn’t have much effect – perhaps because negative exchanges were rare, accounting for only 2% of reports.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the smallest exchanges can leave people transformed.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The global competition for IPOs can seem cutthroat at times, as exchanges pitch friendly regulations, investor knowledge, and deeper pools of capital to win listings from their competitors.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Within a year of that demonstration, telephone lines were being laid and the first telephone exchanges opened, reshaping communication at its core.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
There is also a slew of backstage, in-the-studio, and on-the-runway material, but some of the most insightful parts are often what Jacobs has to say and his exchanges with the director.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The discrepancy has divided voters, stirred up nasty social media exchanges and even inspired an 18-year-old Lakota grad to throw his hat in the district's school board race.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Several states and tribes in California are currently in litigation with prediction-market platform Kalshi, saying event contract exchanges resemble sports wagering and should be governed by sports betting laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bessent insists the rescue isn’t a bailout because under the currency swap agreement Argentina exchanges pesos for dollars.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Miami field goal After each team exchanges punts, Miami’s Carter Davis kicks a 41-yard field goal to get UM back within four of Louisville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tole works for a company that exchanges commercial frying oil and was parked in a loading dock area of a hotel.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Though The Wrong Paris exchanges the City of Lights for the Lone Star State, that doesn't stop Dawn from falling for Trey (Pierson Fodé), The Honeypot bachelor that the other girls are vying for.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Legislators and lobbyists in suits chat with families while a city councilman exchanges first-name pleasantries with constituents, young and old, in line.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanges
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And while mediators such as the United States, Egypt and Qatar play key roles in setting the political conditions for deals, the ICRC alone is poised to facilitate such swaps.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots dealt Dugger to the Steelers and White to the 49ers late on Tuesday, both for late-round pick swaps.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Halloween plans could change on a whim, conversations could take wild turns and the costumes could be especially shocking, given their eerie resemblance to your worst nightmare.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now, as the attention economy impacts casting, couples are no longer making it to the altar and political conversations are entering the series.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Netflix said Thursday that its Board of Directors has approved a 10-for-1 forward stock split of the company’s high-flying common stock that trades at well over 1,000 a share.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sure, the product trades on hype, is highly volatile and has limited real-world applications.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For some, the social capital of friends, community groups, and online donors now substitutes for financial capital.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Expect busier days filled with writing, planning or maybe a conversation that changes everything.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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When the steer changes directions, the heeler (right) ropes the back feet.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sacramento County officials stand ready to coordinate and pay for convoys of volunteers and supply trucks.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who prefers unfiltered photos, transparent trade-offs, and surgeon involvement over highlight reels.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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But there are trade-offs here, too.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Exchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanges. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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