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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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
If that exchange wasn’t heated enough, in the second case—which concerned whether gasoline companies, not just automakers, have standing to challenge California’s auto-emissions standards—Jackson all but accused the majority of being in the pocket of big business.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 June 2025
Iran responded with its own strikes, and the two sides continued to exchange missile fire throughout the week.
—Micah McCartney Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Noun
The Celtics received Anfernee Simons and a pair of future draft picks in exchange for Holiday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
If that exchange wasn’t heated enough, in the second case—which concerned whether gasoline companies, not just automakers, have standing to challenge California’s auto-emissions standards—Jackson all but accused the majority of being in the pocket of big business.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Verb
In the post, the pair were captured exchanging vows, as well as sharing a kiss.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 June 2025
Iran responded with its own strikes, and the two sides continued to exchange missile fire throughout the week.
—Micah McCartney Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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In Étoile, Glick plays choreographer Tobias Bell, transferred to Paris as part of a swap between two ballet companies in the French capital and New York.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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He’s sent to Paris as part of the company swap between the New York and Paris ballet companies, and his music needed to reflect both his unique personality and his artistic journey.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The yield on the benchmark 10-year note gained 2 basis points, while spot gold shed 0.2% to trade at around $3,359 per ounce.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Miami is permitted to trade the 20th pick in Wednesday’s draft, and that’s an option the team might consider.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 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
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Herrera had already been substituted after going off injured in the 20th-minute and was shown a straight red card when the referee was informed of his behaviour.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Trump And Pardons In 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of high-profile pardons and commutations, notably surpassing his previous clemency record (143 pardons and 85 commutations).—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Biden set a record in presidential pardons, commutations, and clemencies for over 4,200 people.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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There is also discussion of the $10 billion Walter’s TWG Global holding company recently received from Mubadala Capital, an investment arm of Mubadala Investment Company, the sovereign wealth fund based in the United Arab Emirates, and what that transaction portends for Walter’s next move.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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