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
Almiron and Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.
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ABC News, 20 June 2026
The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.
—Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Israel and Hezbollah, two parties that did not sign on to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Israel, exchanged strikes on Friday.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
According to the Daily Mail report, the preacher and Key exchanged a series of text messages in the spring of 2026 that his wife eventually read.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Players exchanged hugs and headed back to the locker room.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Bargaining began May 13, and the sides exchanged initial proposals two weeks later as management proposed a salary cap for the first time since 1994, which resulted in a 7½-month strike and the first cancellation of the World Series in 90 years.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Berman’s bill, Assembly Bill 1130, would tighten existing law by requiring both parties to disclose when money has been exchanged to promote a candidate or initiative.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
One passage features letters exchanged between Papa Jack and Ronald Reagan.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 16 June 2026
ABC News, 20 June 2026
The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.
—Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Israel and Hezbollah, two parties that did not sign on to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Israel, exchanged strikes on Friday.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
According to the Daily Mail report, the preacher and Key exchanged a series of text messages in the spring of 2026 that his wife eventually read.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Players exchanged hugs and headed back to the locker room.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Bargaining began May 13, and the sides exchanged initial proposals two weeks later as management proposed a salary cap for the first time since 1994, which resulted in a 7½-month strike and the first cancellation of the World Series in 90 years.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Berman’s bill, Assembly Bill 1130, would tighten existing law by requiring both parties to disclose when money has been exchanged to promote a candidate or initiative.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
One passage features letters exchanged between Papa Jack and Ronald Reagan.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
Verb
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The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Bucks ownership has confirmed Giannis will either sign an extension or be traded, with a decision expected before the draft.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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To further disguise his actions, Stopford swapped identities with an unrelated American who shared his last name on his way back to England.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Companies have swapped the motor but have not redesigned the factory.—
Dave Grow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Raphina signaled for Brazil's medical team to take a look at him at the 39-minute-mark and was substituted off in favor of Rayan quickly.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Captain Luka Modric, now 40, was substituted before the hour mark and has less influence on games these days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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His generation of American soccer players changed the sport in this country, and its perception abroad.—
Mac Engel
June 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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