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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
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Sports bets on Robinhood contribute to Kalshi’s volume, as the financial technology company essentially acts as a host of Kalshi’s exchange.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The two stars exchanged numbers, but Urban didn't call Kidman for four months.
—Robin Raven, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Sports bets on Robinhood contribute to Kalshi’s volume, as the financial technology company essentially acts as a host of Kalshi’s exchange.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Last year, Vancouver exchanged Tucker Poolman’s Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTI) contract for Erik Brännström in a cooperative cap management maneuver with the Colorado Avalanche.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The two stars exchanged numbers, but Urban didn't call Kidman for four months.
—Robin Raven, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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The previous million-swap milestone was achieved seven days earlier, accelerating utilization as more Nio vehicles enter the market.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft 365’s ongoing subscription fees become expensive over time, and even a Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 License is an expensive swap without a discount.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Famous Last Words, based on the Danish format Det Sidste Ord, captures longform, deeply personal conversations with major luminaries.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taking into account a couple of stock splits the company has had since then, Nvidia traded at just under $4 at the time.—
Jim Cramer,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Given their historic links to trade, Chinatowns often occupied downtown locations close to busy ports or densely populated urban centers.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Western sanctions are squeezing Russia, forcing a return to 1990s-style barter as firms trade wheat and flax for Chinese cars and building materials.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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She was known to barter paintings for medical bills, home repairs and tobacco.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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My and my colleagues’ research into the ways brain activity across people aligns or diverges as they converse suggests that seeking to persuade may not be the most fruitful way to approach a conversation.—
Emily Falk,
Scientific American,
25 Sep. 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The commutation, one of 10 granted by the governor Friday, allows Cuong Tran to make his case for parole earlier than expected.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the end of the day, Haag gathered her students for their usual wrap-up discussion.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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