Thesaurus results for EXCHANGE

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noun

iks-ˈchānj

Definition of exchange

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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exchange

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verb

as in to trade

to give up (something) and take something else in return I'd like to exchange this sweater for one in a larger size

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Recent Examples of exchange

Noun

However, since the ornament is entered into a holiday gift exchange rather than gifted with proper intention, Tanya suddenly finds herself on the receiving end of everyone else’s misfortune. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 Otherwise, your candle gift is likely to make an appearance at the next white elephant exchange. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Oct. 2026

Verb

Getting those tissues to exchange meaningful messages is another matter entirely, one that has challenged researchers for decades. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 By exchanging ownership, McCall would be able to implement more pedestrian safety measures, such as bike lanes and walking routes that are not standard for state highways, Youmans said. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange

Noun

Co-produced by John Congleton, the record swaps synth-pop for gutter-punk, with distorted guitars and clattering surf riffs as its weapons of choice.

— Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Alison Linder, assistant sustainability coordinator at Occidental College, which has a thrift store of its own with Halloween costumes in stock, encouraged people to organize their own swaps with neighbors, friends or school classmates.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of swap

Noun

In the conversation, Griffin asked the person to use that influence to deny admission to Rosman’s children, the person with direct knowledge of their conversation said.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
If restless nights are a pattern, a conversation with your doctor may matter more than what sits in your snack bowl.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of conversation

Verb

Additionally, Nasdaq eliminated the rule requiring companies to have at least 10% of their total shares publicly traded, easing pressures on firms to issue additional shares and mitigating dilution risks for existing shareholders.

— , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
The Melbourne duo taps into trip-hop’s essential strangeness on its latest album, trading the genre’s boilerplate languor for dejected moods, menacing auras, and slippery, all-consuming bass.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of trade

Noun

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Siegel began his career as head of media at Grey Advertising, and the publication Advertising Age would designate him one of the 50 pioneers in the first 50 years of television for his expertise in barter syndication.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Farmers will also be able to report information about land that is rented out via barter or for free.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of barter

Verb

Thompson didn’t play in the fourth quarter until being substituted in for the final 10 seconds of the contest.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Dentists likely are champing at the bit, ready and willing to substitute some dental floss for a slab of chocolate.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of substitute

Noun

At least two federal bills to regulate AI in politics are pending discussion and approval by lawmakers.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
SpaceX is attempting to build the fourth nationwide wireless carrier by combining its Starlink direct-to-device network with ground infrastructure, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with discussions.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026