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
Prisoners exchanged Russia's Defense Ministry said that a prisoner swap Saturday brought home 175 of its soldiers.
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CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
After Crown Prince Hussein exchanged vows with Rajwa Alseif, the couple participated in a motorcade of red Land Rover jeeps.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Less than two minutes into the game, Miller and Detroit’s Duncan Robinson exchanged shoves after Miller came down following an alley-oop and partially landed on Robinson.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah exchanged new strikes overnight, after massive Israeli attacks this week threatened to collapse the Iran ceasefire.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
As reported by Artribune, the provocateur, who recently made headlines for inviting the public to confess their sins to him, is now asking participants to bring an object of their choosing to a sunrise gathering, where it can be exchanged with others.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
In the texting convo that followed planning our date, Noah and I exchanged music tastes.
—Allegra Givens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Kendra later sent the final email exchanged between the couple before Joseph was extradited to Florida.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
After Crown Prince Hussein exchanged vows with Rajwa Alseif, the couple participated in a motorcade of red Land Rover jeeps.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Less than two minutes into the game, Miller and Detroit’s Duncan Robinson exchanged shoves after Miller came down following an alley-oop and partially landed on Robinson.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah exchanged new strikes overnight, after massive Israeli attacks this week threatened to collapse the Iran ceasefire.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
As reported by Artribune, the provocateur, who recently made headlines for inviting the public to confess their sins to him, is now asking participants to bring an object of their choosing to a sunrise gathering, where it can be exchanged with others.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
In the texting convo that followed planning our date, Noah and I exchanged music tastes.
—Allegra Givens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Kendra later sent the final email exchanged between the couple before Joseph was extradited to Florida.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
Verb
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The district and Catholic school administrators had traded blame over who was at fault.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Panthers had traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks along with goaltender Spencer Knight for defenseman Seth Jones last year.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Windows have been replaced, and the firehouse doors have been swapped out for large glazed openings facing Whipple.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nicky Scannella, lead for the Solana marketing group Superteam USA, swapped $45,000 of USDC for Tether’s USDT stablecoin following the news of Tether’s Drift gift.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That means allied stockpiling of semiconductors and other critical inputs that cannot be quickly substituted.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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White pepper can be substituted with black pepper.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So when Brighton & Hove Albion came to Tottenham on Saturday, De Zerbi changed it.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell Robinson changed the game off the bench.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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