as in traded
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 exchanged
Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But during last year’s NCAA Tournament, the two exchanged text messages every day.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The shaky ceasefire collapsed on Tuesday when Israel bombarded Gaza, shattering two months of calm that also saw dozens of hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
No money or holy items exchanged hands between the Satanists and the archbishop, according to attorneys who represented Stewart.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The two sides then exchanged buckets before Maryland scored the game’s next 11 points and 18 of the next 19 for a 33-13 advantage that was its largest of the opening frame.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Between glasses of bubbly and breathtaking views, new friendships were forged and fashion week anecdotes exchanged.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The Bulldogs stormed back and cut the lead to one with 29 seconds left after both teams exchanged buckets for several minutes.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
During the ceremony, the couple exchanged emotional vows on the dance floor as Sabrina Lott Miller, the Executive Assistant to the Rivers family for 37 years, officiated.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But during last year’s NCAA Tournament, the two exchanged text messages every day.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The shaky ceasefire collapsed on Tuesday when Israel bombarded Gaza, shattering two months of calm that also saw dozens of hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
No money or holy items exchanged hands between the Satanists and the archbishop, according to attorneys who represented Stewart.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The two sides then exchanged buckets before Maryland scored the game’s next 11 points and 18 of the next 19 for a 33-13 advantage that was its largest of the opening frame.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Between glasses of bubbly and breathtaking views, new friendships were forged and fashion week anecdotes exchanged.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The Bulldogs stormed back and cut the lead to one with 29 seconds left after both teams exchanged buckets for several minutes.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
During the ceremony, the couple exchanged emotional vows on the dance floor as Sabrina Lott Miller, the Executive Assistant to the Rivers family for 37 years, officiated.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
Verb
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Two Week 17 games have had kickoff times swapped, the NFL announced on Monday.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Like his teammates for much of the game, Daniels swapped a dynamic highlight for an uncharacteristic mistake.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Please note that no Board policies have changed at this time.—
CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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