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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
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 31 May 2025
Release of Palestinian Prisoners In exchange for 10 living Israeli hostages, Israel will release 125 prisoners with life sentences and 1,111 of those detained in Gaza after October 7, 2023.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 May 2025
Brown then shook hands and exchanged hugs with some in the crowd.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Hamas said its hostage exchange proposal would involve the release of 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 dead hostages, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 31 May 2025
Release of Palestinian Prisoners In exchange for 10 living Israeli hostages, Israel will release 125 prisoners with life sentences and 1,111 of those detained in Gaza after October 7, 2023.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Verb
So far, Clark has had two successful photoshoots, with the parties involved exchanging phone numbers in the end.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 May 2025
Brown then shook hands and exchanged hugs with some in the crowd.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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Users can drag, drop, and rearrange widgets, swap layouts instantly, and use keyboard shortcuts for speed.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Meanwhile, in the UK, SIM swap fraud surged by over 1,000% in 2024.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Ten teams had better chances and most analysts didn’t even mention them in championship conversations.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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For more: read Jamie Lee Curtis, in conversation with Rachel Syme, on addiction, beauty standards, and encounters with Bette Davis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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So there was that little bit of an interesting period when I got traded over.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Some Dodger fans would like the team to trade some prospects for a replacement for Muncy or Conforto, or both.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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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One day, through some sort of barter, Schroeder’s father came home with the bird.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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Here are the best ones: Ultra-Short-Term ETFs: 9 Best Buys These funds hold short-term bonds and bills and can substitute for a money-market fund.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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Since the Supreme Court allowed executions to resume, Florida has executed 111 death row inmates with only six commutations, all by Graham.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Amid the wave of pardons and commutations President Trump has doled out to some of his supporters and surrogates, one former MAGA loyalist in Idaho is fighting to return her pardon.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Nothing creates as much interest among UCF faithful as uniform discussions.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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