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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2025
The 11-page statement of Findings and Conclusions the elections enforcement commission released Wednesday gives examples of exchanges of tactics and money between the Kennedy campaign and the Democratic State Central Committee, before concluding the practices didn’t arise to a violation.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
An average of 600,000 gifts (from chocolate to vitamins to cosmetics and clothes) are exchanged daily, the company says, in the form of mobile vouchers that can be redeemed at participating restaurants and retailers or ordered from the platform’s gift shop.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Of central importance Gastineau signed a talent agreement which, in exchange for Gastineau receiving compensation, granted NFL films the right to his NIL and other aspects of his right of publicity, including his voice, actions and biographical information.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2025
The 11-page statement of Findings and Conclusions the elections enforcement commission released Wednesday gives examples of exchanges of tactics and money between the Kennedy campaign and the Democratic State Central Committee, before concluding the practices didn’t arise to a violation.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Verb
As the second half got underway, the two teams exchanged near goals in the early minutes as the momentum of the match teetered on a knife’s edge.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
An average of 600,000 gifts (from chocolate to vitamins to cosmetics and clothes) are exchanged daily, the company says, in the form of mobile vouchers that can be redeemed at participating restaurants and retailers or ordered from the platform’s gift shop.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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The final deal ended up being a complex swap with Global Payments acquiring Worldpay for $24.25 billion and selling its issuer solutions business to FIS for $13.5 billion.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In the year 2025, when an ex-Packers great in Aaron Rodgers is trying to save Pittsburgh, this kind of a blockbuster swap would only be fitting.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Baltimore's core is still very young and talented, but there are a few veterans on expiring deals who should be traded.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Lukas Dostal, 25, is now the Anaheim Ducks’ undisputed No. 1 goaltender after veteran John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on June 28.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
5 July 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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The massive influx of precious metal helped transform the Chinese economy from a nonmonetary economy based on feudal obligations and barter trade into a monetized economy based on market exchange.—
Salvatore Babones,
Foreign Affairs,
7 June 2015
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Great powers that had relied on gunboat diplomacy to impose their will, meanwhile, had to substitute checkbook diplomacy.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Nor has any death row prisoner received a commutation since Bob Graham granted one for the last time in 1983.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Additional commutations and pardons included Hunter Biden associate Jason Galanis, Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson, and former Arkansas state Senator Jeremy Hutchinson, according to CBS News.—
Peter Aitken
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The discussion later in this article reviews many, but far from all, of the tax changes contained in the BBB.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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