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as in swap
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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as in conversation
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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Recent Examples of exchange
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Instead, shots were exchanged between McCamey and the 34-year-old man, leaving McCamey dead and the other man wounded.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The game had moments of testy exchanges between the clubs, the Fire in their striking red uniforms and the Law in ominous black tops.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The potential buyer showed text messages between with Smith that discussed exchanging the child for money.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Instead, shots were exchanged between McCamey and the 34-year-old man, leaving McCamey dead and the other man wounded.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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The Netflix adaptation of Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' books have adapted each Bridgerton sibling's love story faithfully, adding some plot changes and at least one gender swap.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Book swaps let readers enjoy a new book without the additional expense and keep unwanted books out of landfills.—
Meg Miller,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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For that reason, Democrats are demanding that any compromise be codified into law, and so far, Republicans are entertaining the conversation.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other conversations sound quaint, like one where a bot complains about its human, while some are bizarre, such as one from a bot that claims to have a sister.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Stevenson traded words in the ring afterward with Conor Benn, the British fighter who has largely fought as a welterweight.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The same later deadline applies to Form 1099-B (broker and barter exchange transactions) and Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Cuba’s complicated barter system with Venezuela—exchanging oil for thousands of Cuban doctors, teachers, sports trainers, technical advisers, and intelligence operatives—has endured.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The White House doesn’t comment on potential clemency requests, but the president is the ultimate decider on pardons and commutations.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The White House does not comment on clemency requests, and the final decision on any pardons or commutations rests with the president, a White House official told CNN.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The coastal cyclone is expected to bring moderate to heavy snow, along with high winds and possible blizzard conditions for the Carolinas through Saturday night, the weather service's Weather Prediction Center said in a forecast discussion.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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