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

The stomates — the parts of the leaf that control gas and water exchange — close up in an attempt to reduce water loss. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Smith also gathered text messages from the National Archives from White House phones that included exchanges between White House aides and lawmakers. — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 July 2026

Verb

The talks between the Red Sox and Angels regarding Neto last winter did not progress to the point of exchanging names. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 23 July 2026 The teams exchanged shoves after the goal, with Reus and Garcés receiving yellow cards. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange

Noun

The core quartet is back in action, signaling a continuation of the franchise’s mix of action, comedy and body-swap hijinks that defined the previous films.

— Kennedy French, Variety, 29 July 2026
The Nets won the 2017 draft lottery but owed the Celtics a pick swap.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of swap

Noun

While much of Plaza Midwood sat without power for days, the store stayed open, with neighbors flocking there for supplies, conversation and a sense of normalcy.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
If a conversation starts feeling like a control contest, step out of the performance.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

Definition of conversation

Verb

In the span of three weeks, the Red Sox went from an almost certainty to trade Aroldis Chapman, Sonny Gray and maybe Willson Contreras to now looking like clear buyers.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Less than a year after trading away Micah Parsons, the room is still in search of its top dog, but a lot of new capable faces lead the way in 2026.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 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

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
The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026

Definition of converse

Verb

Sunmaxxing itself is free, but a commercial layer has formed around tracking it, coaching it or substituting for it when the sun is not cooperating.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
If entry-level consultants, lawyers, and financial analysts were being systematically substituted out at the pace Amodei described to 60 Minutes in November 2025, McCrory’s occupation-level unemployment data should already show some divergence.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of substitute

Noun

According to Helms, Wadesboro Mayor Pro Tem Garrett Snuggs and a third individual later joined the discussion, and the conversation became increasingly heated.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
There were no punches thrown, just heated discussion about the result.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026