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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
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
The latest exchange has put negotiations toward a lasting ceasefire in grave jeopardy.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Almiron did just that, exchanging what appeared to be slightly heated words with Turkey’s Mert Mulder while putting his hand over his mouth.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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But this week’s latest exchange of fire over who controls the Strait of Hormuz threatens to snuff out the deal just weeks after it was signed.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
The latest exchange has put negotiations toward a lasting ceasefire in grave jeopardy.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Verb
As the first week of the trial wrapped up, some sharp words were exchanged between the lead prosecutor and George Pino himself.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Almiron did just that, exchanging what appeared to be slightly heated words with Turkey’s Mert Mulder while putting his hand over his mouth.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
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Currently, the Hornets are in transition following the blockbuster trade sending star guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, first-round pick swaps from 2028-30 and second-round picks in 2029, 2032, and 2033.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
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January 20 – February 18 By afternoon, conversation sparks playful ideas.
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But Roberts finds moments to pull players aside for one-on-one conversations.
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Shares of SpaceX started trading June 12 and ended the day having raised $75 billion and making founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
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Come to think of it, the Braves might also want to trade for Arraez, but a match might not be so simple between the teams.
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.
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Yet under the current barter model, none of this can be priced, traded, or reinvested.
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
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Inside this building, generations of artists a century apart converse about similarly distressing and awe-inducing encounters between us and our technological creations.
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Pulisic has not played since being substituted at halftime in the win over Paraguay after feeling discomfort in his left calf.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.
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In Wells, after accepting the commutation, the defendant-petitioner argued that the president possessed the authority to issue only absolute pardons, not conditional ones, and that the petitioner’s acceptance of the conditional pardon was made under duress.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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