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
In 2017, Abbott exchanged a series of messages with researchers at the Johns Hopkins University about a study on how the composition of infant formula might affect NEC in mice.
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David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The Weathermen and Panthers held meetings together and exchanged intel about government surveillance and police informants.
—Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The White House and Democrats have exchanged counterproposals for weeks but remain at an impasse over a final deal.
—The Hill, 27 Mar. 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has acknowledged that messages have been exchanged through intermediaries but signaled skepticism of Washington’s position.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Rick David Oliver, the man who exchanged gunfire with Rodarte, was also killed in the shootout.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The two decided to drink beer together, and Hernandez happened to run into a woman who seemed to take a liking to him and exchanged numbers, the witness testified.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
One senior official acknowledged the country had exchanged messages with intermediaries, however.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Due to the underwater belt’s sheer size, the monumental construction revealed a community dependent on whaling, as by-products became commodities to be exchanged and traded between these local groups.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The Weathermen and Panthers held meetings together and exchanged intel about government surveillance and police informants.
—Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The White House and Democrats have exchanged counterproposals for weeks but remain at an impasse over a final deal.
—The Hill, 27 Mar. 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has acknowledged that messages have been exchanged through intermediaries but signaled skepticism of Washington’s position.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Rick David Oliver, the man who exchanged gunfire with Rodarte, was also killed in the shootout.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The two decided to drink beer together, and Hernandez happened to run into a woman who seemed to take a liking to him and exchanged numbers, the witness testified.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
One senior official acknowledged the country had exchanged messages with intermediaries, however.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Due to the underwater belt’s sheer size, the monumental construction revealed a community dependent on whaling, as by-products became commodities to be exchanged and traded between these local groups.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
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The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Robinhood and Coinbase , popular platforms where the digital currency is traded, fell over 4% and nearly 7%, respectively.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Against Eduardo Rodriguez, Roberts swapped first baseman Freddie Freeman and Smith in the batting order; Smith hit fourth and Freeman fifth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The potatoes nail the candy coating crackle of the original, while sweetened mayo is swapped with an aioli made of saffron, condensed milk and citrus.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of Villa fans, who had watched their team get trounced 8-0 at Chelsea three days before, delayed their early exits from the ground just to applaud Bale off the pitch when he was substituted in the 85th minute.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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