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

But in a world where a few basis points separates legends from washouts, a 10-point edge is an enormous windfall for anyone who trusted Kalshi’s numbers over those crunched by CME, the giant futures-exchange operator. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In the video compilation, which has over 11 million views, the bride and groom exchange vows in front of a white and green mix of blooms and vegetables. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Mauro and Giulio Sattaflora had exchanged a hesitant glance, fearing another stroke. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 The indictment includes text messages exchanged after the meeting. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange

Noun

In Nevada, the same judge who granted Kalshi's injunction reversed course in November, ruling sports contracts are not swaps at all.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The special season swaps undiscovered talent for a wide range of celebrities – actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians, and reality television stars.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of swap

Noun

Watching together can create opportunities for conversation, questions and connection long after the screen is turned off.

— Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Later, the Aries Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, making direct conversation harder to avoid and more useful than usual.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversation

Verb

The deal does not include Clay Lacy's FBO and maintenance businesses, which will remain with current ownership and continue to trade under the name of the famous aviator.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Typically, a company will instill a 180-day lockup period before pre-IPO shares become eligible to trade.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of trade

Noun

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.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Yet under the current barter model, none of this can be priced, traded, or reinvested.

— Tejpaul Bhatia, Fortune, 20 May 2026

Definition of barter

Noun

In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of converse

Verb

Then there was also that the Children's Trust document allowed the Kittrells to substitute property in the trust, to hold trust property in their own names, and to borrow from the trust.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Ackman’s case for capitalism arrived alongside a more combative argument about what happens when governments try to substitute for markets.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of substitute

Noun

After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would have to exit because of the second mound visit of the inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
The data is now online Suarez placed an item on the July 22 commission agenda calling for discussion of overtime practices in the police and fire departments.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026